4. NOTE: These reasons do not cover all reasons people commit
crimes. These causes are solely a starting point for our discussion.
5. The other side believes that media is not
responsible for violent behavior and that
there a myriad of other factors that lead to
violent behavior, including lack of parental
involvement, lack of role models, mental
health issues, poverty, drug/alcohol abuse
and more.
One camp believes that media does
influence violent behavior, especially
among youth, and should be monitored.