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GA Proposes Restricting Game Sales to Minors

Posted by Zonk on from the my-favorite-hysteria-is-mass-hysteria dept.

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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  1. Good thing by yotto · · Score: 3, Informative

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

    But...

    I think this is a Good Thing(tm). They've been doing it with movies for ever and I don't remember it destroying my civil liberties when I was a child.

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    Pulp Audio Weekly - Geek News and Reviews
  2. Can't buy videogames... by LordEd · · Score: 5, Informative
    ...but they can buy a shotgun or rifle without ID?
    Georgia Firearm Laws

    * No licensing or registration requirements related to purchase or possession of any firearms.

    * No waiting period for purchase of handguns, shotguns, or rifles.

    * There are no age restrictions related to possession of rifles or shotguns.

    (yes, i know there are responsible youth gun owners, but which requires more responsibility... guns or video games?)

    1. Re:Can't buy videogames... by clausiam · · Score: 3, Informative
      While I mostly agree with the point you're trying to make you did selectively post just some of the statements. You "forgot" this one:

      It is a felony for a person to intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly sell or provide a handgun to any person less than 18 years of age. Parents and legal guardians may, however, allow possession of a handgun by a minor for such purposes as detailed above. In addition, under federal law, federally licensed firearms dealers may not sell a handgun to anyone under 21 years of age.