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More CA Games Bill Reactions
GamePolitics is reporting on more reactions to the injunction of the CA games bill. From the article: "This is just the first step in what is certain to be a lengthy legal proceeding. Once the state is able to present evidence in the case, the courts will have the opportunity to understand why the governor and Legislature believe the state has a compelling interest in protecting children from potential harm from exposure to extremely violent video games." The injunction just happened yesterday, so there are still a lot of fresh emotions here. More details on the stoppage at the BBC.
Here's a thought, instead of blaming the companies that make legitemate software, maybe we should blame the vendors who sell it inappropriately, or even... I don't know... the PARENTS?
... and this, my friends, is why I am an occasional misanthrope.
This is like banning cars because people get into accidents, or banning sitting because people fall out of their chairs.
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We ban guns that aren't reasonable to be used for sport. Chances are you won't go deer hunting with an AK-47... we ban them because their use is almost implied in their title... *assault* rifles...
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Stupid people blame McDonalds for obesity... but they eat there so often, whose fault is it? If you ate burgers all the time at home, you'd get just as fat there.
Marlboro, hell, there is a warning on the box that could only be more obvious if they said "If you smoke this, you will die"...
The fact people smoke knowing it is bad for them... should pretty much imply a waiver of a right to sue.
Eating anything high in fat every day will make you fat. People can control what they eat. If they can't, they should seek counseling, but suing a resturaunt for serving them? People who do this should waive their right to BREATHE.
I got nothing on the ban against assault rifles. I rather agree with it.
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Edna: Seymour, you have to think of the children's future.
Seymour: Oh, Edna. We all know that these children HAVE no future.
[Everyone stops and stares at Seymour.]
Seymour: Prove me wrong children. Prove me wrong.
Developers: We can use your help.
As relating to bans and sue happy Americans...
... and games aren't even a threat to our lives... like obesity, cancer, or criminal violence using assault rifles...
Video games are entertainment, they're not real, there is no clear link between the games and violence enacted in the really real world...
Children should not be purchasing these games, like children should not be purchasing cigarettes... vendors who sell games illegally... should pay fines similar to vendors who sell cigarettes illegally. This makes sense.
It's ricockulous.
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Don't blame me when Eric jumps off the terrace;
You should have been watching him.
Apparently, you ain't parents.
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech So, this is California trying to pass a law restricting freedom of speech. A state. Why is it now allowed under the first amendment?
You have to understand, they've become so weak in recent years that they and many other terms co-opted as buzzwords have to be enclosed in quotation marks to convey the disdain that many hold for them. Here, try these examples:
See how that works? Simple.
Note that last case; "Freedom" is bandied about so much that it's attained almost commercial status. In lieu of quotation marks, the "trademark" symbol would also be appropriate.
As for how they can justify that kind of legislation, the reasoning goes, "Hey, we legislate practically everything else! Wait'll you see our plans to tax them into oblivion!"
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Here's a thought:
When are people going to stop focusing on kids playing violent video games and start focusing on kids that are "violent"?
This post expresses my opinion, not that of my employer. And yes, IAAL.
So the connection is being drawn, that exposure to violent concepts and scenes triggers violent tendencies. Will this bill extend to prohibiting the display of violence in the news? Violence in movie previews? Violence in commercials?
Taken in scale, the real question come to the fore.. When do we get our daily doses of Prozium?
The problem with violence is that it's a psychoreactive stimulus. In the case of media, we're talking about engaging characters in fight-or-flight inducing situations, without the risk. This is a playground for seeding addictive behaviour, which is something American's traditionally have problems dealing with. Alcoholism, drug habits, horrible spending habits. Reality television shows are no better than violent video games, in this respect. Are they next on the chopping block?
The human animal thrives on conflict, be it political, physical, or d) other. This is basic human nature, and it's written in our history. Legislation will not solve this problem unless it promotes true *cultural reform*. The number of factors that must be addressed to foment this kind of change highlight this kind of legislation as narrow minded and indicative of sociological myopia. Violence isn't the problem. Violence is simply there. It's how we treat it, react to it, and ultimately, understand it (or don't).
- billn
I agree banning the sale of violent games to minors, however they should be allowed to play them if there parents let them.