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DC Could Ban 'Mature' Video Game Sales to Minors

Posted by timothy on from the they-might-make-mayors-smoke-crack dept.

DeathPooky writes "As a part of an effort to continue a reduction in crime in the nation's former murder capital, DC leaders are trying to pass a law banning the sale of mature video games to minors - along with harsh penalties to enforce the law. According to the article, 'A store that violates the law could lose its business license and face a fine of as much as $10,000.' This law mimics other such bans proposed in Virginia and Maryland. I can already feel the chilling effects from here."

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  1. Not enforceable and here's why. by Antony-Kyre · · Score: 5, Insightful

    The Internet is a medium of anonymity. There's no easy way to prevent the sale of mature video games to minors without a huge invasion of privacy, another obstacle.

    And who is defining what is mature content?

  2. the difference between this and movies is what? by night_flyer · · Score: 5, Insightful

    sorry, no chilling effect to be seen, there is a rating system for a reason.

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