The third installement of the Electronic Arts Los Angeles (EA LA) video game "Medal of Honor" has been at the center of a political controversy, for adding the known terrorist group, the Taliban, to its latest release. It has been slammed by a British MP.
The video game, set in Afghanistan, allows players to choose which side they would like to be on, whether it be that of the Allied soldiers or the Taliban. It has caused outrage in Allied nations, such as America, Australia and Britain, with the latter seeking to have it banned.
Medal of Honor 3 featuring the Taliban
Under the law, Electronic Arts is legally allowed to add the Taliban to their video game. However, the manner in which it has been done, giving players the option of fighting as the terrorist group, was in poor taste and may have a negative impact on users, especially impressionable preteens and teens.
Side Bar: If EA Los Angeles are not careful, the U.S. government may claim they are promoting terrorism.
