In light of the controversy surrounding the ability to play as the Taliban in Electronic Arts’ upcoming Medal of Honor, Northern California’s Times-Herald solicited reader input on the title, in the form of letters to the editor, and [URL=http://www.timesheraldonline.com/ci_15959650]listed them on their website[/URL].

The responses range from ambivalent to angry, and probably represent a decent enough cross-section of opinions. Samplings of the responses are shared below, led off with our personal favorite:

[INDENT][B]Aubrey Cosentino[/B]: I don't think they should have even made this game, let alone try and release it. I would never buy it. My brother is in the Navy and served over in Iraq. It's a slap in the face to Americans is what it is; first they want to build a temple, now this game, come on now ...

[/INDENT][B]Linda Peterson[/B]: I would NOT buy it -- but I don't play or buy any war games at all. I think the Taliban option is in extremely bad taste. Offensive even. [URL=http://www.gamepolitics.com/2010/09/01/what-average-american-thinks-about-moh][B][COLOR=#8e0505]Read More[/COLOR][/B][/URL]

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