By Brian Crecente, 10:39 AM on Thu Nov 11 2004, 1,093 views (Edit post, Set to draft, Slurp)

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Attorney Jack Thompson is no friend of gamers: He's tried to link violent video games to a half dozen murder cases and now he's after Best Buy and Walmart for selling them. With all of the attention he's given gaming, we thought it was time to give a little back. So, I emailed Jack this morning for a quick Q&A and found him every bit as charming as one would expect.

Sent: Thu 11/11/2004 9:40 AM
From: Brian Crecente [Editor@Kotaku.com]
To: Jack Thompson [jackpeace@comcast.net]
Subject: Reporter s request

Hi there,
I m the editor of the gaming blog, Kotaku. Would you be willing to do a short Q&A about your fight against violent video games for the site? It would be via email.
Thanks,
Brian D. Crecente
Editor
Kotaku

Sent: Thursday, November 11, 2004 9:43 AM
From: Jack Thompson [jackpeace@comcast.net]
To: Brian Crecente [Editor@Kotaku.com]
Subject: Re: Reporter's request

no, but thanks. i'm too busy destroying best buy and rockstar

Sent: Thu 11/11/2004 9:47 AM
From: Brian Crecente [Editor@Kotaku.com]
To: Jack Thompson [jackpeace@comcast.net]
Subject: Reporter s request

Lol,
Thanks for the quick reply and let me know if you change your mind, we have a pretty big gamer audience.
brian

Sent: Thursday, November 11, 2004 9:49 AM
From: Jack Thompson [jackpeace@comcast.net]
To: Brian Crecente [Editor@Kotaku.com]
Subject: Re: Reporter's request

they're not my audience.

Sent: Thursday, November 11, 2004 9:54 AM
From: Brian Crecente [Editor@Kotaku.com]
To: Jack Thompson [jackpeace@comcast.net]
Subject: RE: Reporter's request

Maybe not your intended audience, but they are certainly listening. I think they would be interested to hear your perspective on violence and gaming. Your views on the Manhunt murder and gaming ties to the Sniper shootings drew a lot of attention. I ve read a lot of posts and articles on the subject, but nothing that offered your point of view.

Sent: Thursday, November 11, 2004 10:06 AM
From: Jack Thompson [jackpeace@comcast.net]
To: Brian Crecente [Editor@Kotaku.com]
Subject: RE: Reporter's request

I couldn't care less if they're listening

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