Grand Theft Auto 5 is too inappropriate for people 20 and younger

I don't deny that Grand Theft Auto V depicts violence and atrocities; what I do dispute is the notion that people under 20 like, 18-year-olds, aren't old enough to handle the depictions. Given that rated M games, like Grand Theft Auto Five (GTA V or GTA herein), is considered appropriate for people 17 and up [1], my opponent is proposing a shift from the status quo and thus carries the full BOP. Pro must demonstrate how GTA is too inappropriate for a majority of (or else is just proving some people, not people in general) 17, 18, 19 and 20-year-olds, not just children. Let us also define "too" and "inappropriate," just to get a grasp on what Pro is trying to prove. Too: to an excessive extent or degree; beyond what is desirable, fitting, or right [2]Inappropriate: not appropriate; not proper or suitable [3]With the understanding of what Pro is trying to prove, let's move on. Pro's Case:Pro's central case can be seen using the following syllogism:P1. Games which depict X are inappropriate for people under 20. P2. GTA V depicts X. C. Therefore, GTA V is inappropriate. In this instance, X would be the content Pro spoke about in Round 2. The point here to disagree with is P1, which is just not that feasible of an argument. When people turn 16, they are given the ability to drive, pilot a glider, get married or register a civil partnership with consent, have coitus (as long as their partner is also 16+), order their own passport, and play in the lottery [4]. When people turn 18, they can sue in court, vote and serve on juries, legally smoke, work without special rules or your parents' permission, heard off to college, go off to war, own and buy property, sign legal contracts, watch rated R movies (which they can actually do at 17), open bank accounts and apply for credit cards [5]. Essentially, at these ages, society and the state entrusts a copious amount of responsibilities onto children. We entrust these because, around these ages, children need to accept social responsibilities as they are becoming legal adults [6]. Society does in fact recognize that for people 20 and under, like 16 and 18-year-olds, are, on balance, responsible and becoming functioning members of society. We trust 18-olds to vote and to serve on juries and to decide what happens to criminals, but Pro claims that they aren't ready to play a video game that depicts bad behavior. We trust 18-year-olds to own property, pay taxes, work without special rules and to get married, yet, as Pro argues, not to play Grand Theft Auto. We trust 18-year-olds to literally fight in wars and to shoot and kill enemies, but not to, as Pro argues, play video games with mature content. Pro must show that 18-year-olds, and others under 20, can't handle this GTA when they are entrusted with all of these other responsibilities. What makes GTA V so uniquely different from these other responsibilities society believes are appropriate for children? Until Pro answers this question, he fails to fulfill his BOP and his syllogism and conclusion fail. Let's look at the other aspect of Pro's case. "Thus, these might make some think that heists are easy and profitable in real life" (Emphasis Mine). Could some come to think this? Very unlikely, by still possible. However, the resolution entails that Pro has to prove this would cause this effect for a large amount or majority amount of people under 20, or else he is simply proving that GTA is too inappropriate for some people 20 and younger, not people in general. "The heists in the game depict actions which have already been mimicked by teenagers, children and young adults. "Again, Pro has to show that this causes these types of behaviors in a majority of people 20 and younger to show that it is inappropriate. Also, until Pro brings forward evidence proving this assertion, I ask that it be dismissed per Hitchen's razor [7]. Conclusion:Pro has failed to prove that GTA V is inappropriate for a majority of people under the age of 20, as he failed to show why people under 20, such as 18-year-olds, who are entrusted by society with numerous responsibilities can't handle GTA V. Pro has failed to present any evidence and sources, and thus fails to fulfill his BOP, and doesn't not affirm the resolution. Over to Pro.1. . http://www.esrb.org...2. . http://dictionary.reference.com...3. . http://dictionary.reference.com...4. . http://www.mumsnet.com...5. . http://www.ehow.com...6. . http://www.philforhumanity.com...7. . http://en.wikipedia.org...