German Politico Calls For Ban On Violent Games

GamePolitics reports that Germany's new coalition government wants to limit the development and production of violent games. From the article: "... Andreas Scheuer, a parliamentarian serving under the banner of the conservative Christian Social Union, told Der Spiegel that violent games 'have no place in Germany's bedrooms.' Scheuer added that parents must be responsible for what their children play, but that the German government could help less media-savvy parents by introducing a 'complete ban' on violent games. Along with movies, games are already subject to a rating process."

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I wish I lived in Germany

[A nonymous Coward]

the German government could help less media-savvy parents by introducing a 'complete ban' on violent games

They could help my less savvy neighbor tone down his loud stereo. My other neighbor has a less savvy nose and doesn't understand how smelly his bbqs are. I have friends who are less savvy about politics and could use some help. There's the cow-orker who is less savvy about his belching and needs help.

I sure wish I lived in a country like Germany with such savvy politicians looking out for my less savvy fellow citizens.

Re:I wish I lived in Germany

[vistic]

How do you ork a cow?

Err...

[Winterblink]

"... violent games 'have no place in Germany's bedrooms.' "

Wait a sec... what are we talking about here? :)

Re:wow, talk about two-faced....

[Anonymous Coward]

I am kinda glad to know we (Americans) don't have the market for political stupidity cornered - just yet, anyway. We should introduce this guy to Rick Santorum (R-PA). They would love each other... but not like that.