CT Considers Making Shoot 'Em Ups Adults Only

Adam writes: "Connecticut bans shooting arcade games. I dunno about you but I played these things all my life and have no will to go out and kill anyone. I think passing of a bill ike this inspires a hell of alot more anger then playing a game where I get to shoot animated villans. Story Here" Actually, note that the governor of Connecticut has not yet signed (or declared an intention) to sign this bill, so right now it's not a law. If it's passed, offering arcade games in which fake guns shoot simulated people would not be banned per se, be they would be out of bounds for anyone under 18. (Considering arcade demographics, that might not be such a big difference, though.)

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Beware of legislators targeting morality

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Congresscritters do this because it is a win/win situation for them. If they pass a bill that is supposed to fix a morality problem, then they get to declare it from the podium during the next election. If little Billy still goes out and shoots someone, nobody will blame the congress critter for the failure of his bill.

This is an excellent substitute for doing real work. If the congresscritter tackles a real issue, he could certainly claim credit if he is successful, but there would be the risk of blame if he screws it up.

We (citizens collectively) fall for this old gag every single time.