Video Game Labeling Law Passed In New York

chareverie writes "A law just passed in New York now requires labels for violent content in video games that are already rated, as well as having parent-controlled lockout features installed in consoles by 2010. The law has caused an uproar with civil rights groups who claim that such a law is unconstitutional. A legal challenge is already in the works by the New York Civil Liberties Union who cite that similar laws that have been brought to courts in California, Illinois, Minessota, and Washington state have been deemed as unconstitutional. NYCLU legislative director Robert Perry also says that the 'new law is a "back door" way of regulating video game content.'"

Comments

Re:Unconstitutional? At what level?

[Red Flayer]

Heh. Keep kidding yourself. I think you've been sufficiently chastised by another responder to your post... you cited the dissenting opinion. Way to go, chief.

You've proven yourself quite capable, over the years, of making a statement and then googling to find supporting for it. Unfortunately, since you do not have a grasp of the subject matter, you sometimes make glaring failures such as this one.

As for shades of gray, versus black and white, who was it who claimed that the law was completely constitutional? Are you backtracking now, claiming to acknowledge shades of gray when glarin holes in your statement are pointed out?

Once again, you've shown yourself to be ignorant of the subject matter.

Re:Ironic

[Surt]

I think partly the difference lies in expectations. We feel deeply betrayed when Obama votes for FISA, but expect nothing less from McCain voting for PATRIOT. We expect conservatives to try to erode our rights, and expect the liberals to fight for them.