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Jack Thompson Believes God Is Responsible for Low Take Two Stock Prices

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By Andrei Dobra, Games Editor

6th of January 2009, 14:01 GMT

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Almost all of the domains of entertainment have a few figures that stand out, some for the best of reasons, but others for some very bad rationales, or thanks to their weird behavior. Such is the case with Jack Thompson, the now disbarred lawyer who went on a rampage against the Grand Theft Auto franchise, because he believed it taught children to behave violently and rebel against society.

The attorney has been somewhat silent for quite some time after he was disbarred, but now he seems to be back, with more accusations aimed at the publisher of Grand Theft Auto, Take Two Interactive. If usual arguments couldn't be found, it appears that the Californian lawyer is now claiming that the recent financial troubles of the company come from none other than God.

That's right, it seems that Jack Thompson believes that the Supreme Divinity is responsible for the recent low price of Take Two's stocks at the NASDAQ exchange. The lawyer talked to GamePolitics about this subject, and said that because the CEO of Take Two, Strauss Zelnick, didn't have a firm belief in God, the stocks of his company had been subject to a divine punishment. While the statements made by Thompson are a bit amusing, some people might not find them very tolerant of other beliefs.

“God strikes Take Two down. Take-Two dropped $2.35 to $9.72 in extended trading after the announcement, and fell as low as $9.60. The shares... have declined 35 percent this year. The results contrast with comments Zelnick made in an interview on Nov. 3, when he said sales of the company’s video games hadn’t been hurt by the recession. There is no blessing for Zelnick, who is not a Christian, when he gets what he deserves.”

It seems that the Californian lawyer is in desperate need for some attention, and nothing is too outrageous for him to try. Although the price of the stocks of Take Two have fallen after the refusal to the takeover offer made by Electronic Arts, almost everyone can agree that it wasn't divine punishment. Let's hope that the attorney won't make any other discriminatory accusation from now on.

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Comment #1 by: Pete J on 29 Jan 2009, 16:13 GMT reply to this comment

My name is Peter Jaquay and I am being robbed of my freedom. Jack Thompson is attempting to alienate me and all of my fellow American's of our hard earned constitutional rights.

I am a decedent of the mayflower, I am 100% original American. My ancestor William Brewster said prayer at the first thanksgiving. My grandfather Atilio Frank fought in Normandy and was awarded the purple heart. My Ancestors have fought in every single war this country has ever had. They put their lives on the line for us, so that we could be free. They fought to save our ideals of freedom, and most importantly our constitution.

Jack Thompson seeks to undo years of sweat, hard work, and blood. He wants to take away our right to be happy. Jack Thompson want's to make all of our ancestors spilled blood lose it's purpose. He wants to steal the future adult freedom's of our children and our children's children, and their children and their children's children for all eternity. Jack Thompson has made it quite clear that he will not rest until we are no longer the most free country in the world.

Jack Thompson has done everything in his power to destroy the foundations of our great country. A country founded on the principles of happiness, freedom, and tolerance.

Jack Thompson has practically spat right on our great constitution in a court of law, and in all reality his actions should be considered Anti-American and even treason for that matter.

I offer Jack Thompson some commonly heard advice passed down from generation to generation... Jack Thompson Love it or leave it! If you don't like how freedom works go to another country.

I understand Jack Thompson has a record of threatening and harassing people for speaking their minds about him on the internet. To this I say to you IT IS MY AMERICAN RIGHT TO SPEAK MY MIND. Just try it Thompson, I and my fellow freedom loving American will take you to court for alienating our rights and we will win. Just as our ancestors have kept our freedom so shall we!

GOD BLESS AMERICAN! GOD BLESS FREEDOM!

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