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Dissecting U.S. Violent Game Bills
Many reactions to last week's violent games bill. Primotech writes "I first heard of California's AB1179 late Friday night. Like most others, who simply shrugged the bill off as inconsequential, my first thought was strikingly indifferent. Beyond the perfunctory glance, however, it becomes evident that this bill brings into focus and, more importantly, actually probes some of the more serious issues facing the industry. Above all else, examining and dissecting the proposal reveals some truly frightening facts." Relatedly, Shodan writes "Hal Halpin, the President of IEMA, today issued a statement in response to California Assembly Bill 1179, which is on the floor to address the issue of violent videogames." Other states are taking their lead from Illinois and California. KymBuchanan writes "I'm sad to say my state is on the bandwagon, and the charge is being lead by Democrats. From the article: 'Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm has announced that she will sign legislation later this week that will make the sale or rental of mature or adult-rated video games to children illegal ... The fine for anyone caught selling a "violent title" ( apparently defined by the bill as real or simulated graphic depictions of physical injuries or physical violence against parties who realistically appear to be human beings) to minors will initially be $5,000, and can go as high as $40,000 ...'"
Stupid Democrats!!
Make people responsible for thier own actions, not some stupid rating on a video game.
If a kid goes and robs someone, its not the games vault. Its a lack of discipline.
...constructing video games.
Not to be too obnoxious, but the people who promulgate these laws wouldn't be put into power unless a fair number of our fellow citizens saw similar problems or had a rising distaste for what they see in the modern video game. And although I am a firm believer in the First Amendment rights of anyone who wants to publish anything they want in a video game, neither the manufacturers nor the fans do a very good job of describing why large amounts of violence are somehow integral to the games being designed. As such, when y'all get attacked for promoting something that is relatively unwholesome for entertainment purposes, don't go around whining to each other. This battle (as was most of the battle having to do with mor extreme forms of art, pr0n, etc.) will only be won in the courts. Good luck - with your maturity level, you'll need it.
That is all.
Bush: Everyone are either with us or against us.
US Gov: We will make a preemtive nuclear strike if we find it necessary.
US police: We shoot everyone that make resistance.
The courts: We jail You for 25 years if You steal the third chocolatebar. Including gang rapes.
This is what a children in USA recieves during his childhood. Is it suprising that fear and violence is the result ?
Mundus Vult Decipi