Game Makers Could Be Liable For Violent Games

Christopher Reimer writes "KOMO 4 News of Seattle, Washington, is reporting that state law makers are considering a bill that would make video game companies liable for illegal activity that players under 17 are responsible for. From the article: 'Should the people who make and sell "violent video" games be held accountable if someone commits a crime because of playing them?'"

Comments

Anyone but....

[Rolan]

Lets blame anyone and everyone but the kid and his parents... After all, why should the parents have any involvement in what their kids are doing? Blame it on those damn games!

Give me a break, just more stupid laws.

Re:Anyone but....

[Rev Wally]

However, as gov't is becoming more paternalistic towards children, it only follows that everyone is going to have to take a larger responsiblity in ensuring children aren't exposed to this type of contect as well. Don't be so complacent about letting that happen. Think about it: if the gov is more involved in how my children are raised, it follows that what values I teach my children will be regulated by said gov. think my wife and I are going to have a hard enough time finding common ground between our two belief systems, and how we want to raise our kids, let alone trying to parent by mass-majority.

Re:no shit "c'mon"!

[Godman]

Basic psychology would also suggest that violent video games can prevent violent crimes, by giving kids an outlet for their aggression and anger. The silicon chip doesn't care if you call it a name....

Lawmakers should go back to doing stuff like worrying about the war or something.