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ESA Fights Minnesota Game Sales Restrictions

Posted by ryuzaki0 on

BaldManTom writes "ZDNet is running a story about the ESA's suit against the state of Minnesota regarding a bill which would fine anyone under the age of 17 for buying a game rated 'M' or 'AO'." From the article: "Lowenstein said that the average game buyer last year was 40 and the average player was 33. He also questioned how lawmakers reasonably expected retailers to collect the $25 fine from children."

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  1. That's easy... by daranz · · Score: 4, Funny

    He also questioned how lawmakers reasonably expected retailers to collect the $25 fine from children.

    That's easy: they'd kill a hooker and steal her money, or murder someone for their wallet. We're talking about gamers here, after all.

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  2. Re:Ventura by AuMatar · · Score: 3, Informative

    Ventura is no longer the governor, he didn't run for a second term. If he was, its unlikely he'd have signed this law. he was slightly libertarian bent. He went on record as saying prostitution should be legal in the past.

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