GA Proposes Restricting Game Sales to Minors

HarryCaul writes "The Georgia Legislature has a bill proposing the restriction of sales of video games to minors. This bill is independent of the voluntary ratings in that it would prohibit the sale of "especially heinous, atrocious or cruel" games to children. Another bill from the same legislator would take the more reasonable step of requiring stores to post a sign explaining the video game rating system. From the article: "The video game proposal is one of several like it being introduced across the country. Lawmakers in North Carolina, Illinois and Michigan are among those considering similar measures."

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NEWSFLASH

[fwitness]

This just in:

In a nationwide first, all 50 states have agreed to pass state-specific laws relegating parenting to the government in various degrees. Local governments will ensure that children play the appropriate games, watch the appropriate movies, and hear apprporiate radio stations. In addition 'teen-camps' will be set up with handy drop off zones for parents (most open 24 hours). Parents are not required to pick up their children, or actually know the childs interests or first names.

Local residents appear to be largely in favor of this bold move. Sandy Jones of Smithington, PA said "Well it's about time. I can't tell you how many times whats-his-name has done some stuff to piss me off. You wanna hit 'em, you know? But you're not allowed to these days. It's a big relief to know I'll be able to drop the devil spawn off into the hands of a responsible, accurate, and accountable organization like the US government."

Some city services are already beaming at the economic opportunites. The transit authority is in the process of setting up a VIP program for parents, picking children up at their very front doors.

Reasonable, intelligent people could not be reached for comment.

Re:Anecdocal evidence

[centauri]

I KNEW it. Big Brother IS watching us!

That's no good!

[Xaroth]

If they restrict the sales of video games to minors, how will us adults purchase our video games?! Soon, we'll have to stand outside of the local game shop, asking 14 year old kids if they'd be willing to buy a game for us, and...

Oh, wait. They mean that sales of video games to minors will be restricted. I suppose that's a little different, then.

Re:Good thing

[American AC in Paris]

I won't say "You can mod me down if you want, but..." because I hate it when people say that.

Well, I won't say that I won't say "you can mod me down if you want, but...", because I hate it when people say that they won't say that since the only reason they say that is to say that without actually saying that they're saying that.

So you may mod me down for saying that I wouldn't say that I won't say "you can mod me down if you want, but...",

But...

Yeah, I agree with the parent.