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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."

2 of 578 comments (clear)

  1. Re:Like porn. by mboverload · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    What? Porn is cheap entertainment for the most restricted human instinct. Don't fool yourself with FUD from the religious fundies.

  2. The Fed Said You Have No Speech Rights Already by MSTCrow5429 · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    They already trampled over polticial speech with the McCain-Feingold Incumbency Protection Act. You really thought they'd stop there? Not to mention the FCC.

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