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UK Pol Calls for MOH Ban, Labels Game ?Disgusting?

By pete_gallagher

Upset over the ability to play as the Taliban in multiplayer modes of Electronic Arts' upcoming Medal of Honor game, UK Defense Secretary Liam Fox has called for retailers in that country to forego selling the game.

Fox's full rant appeared in yesterday's Sunday Times, which is behind a pay wall, but fortunately CVG (thanks Cheater87) transcribed some of Fox's thoughts on the game.

After calling the opportunity to play as the Taliban 'disgusting,' Fox continued:

It's shocking that someone would think it acceptable to recreate the acts of the Taliban.

I am disgusted and angry. It's hard to believe any citizen of our country would wish to buy such a thoroughly un-British game.

I would urge retailers to show their support for our armed forces and ban this tasteless product. Read More

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Full post as published by GamePolitics.com on August 23, 2010 (boomark / email).

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