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Congressman Wants Health Warnings On Video Games

An anonymous reader writes "California Rep. Joe Baca has proposed a bill which would mandate placing health warning labels on any video game rated T (13+) or higher by the ESRB. The Video Game Health Labeling Act of 2009 would require a cigarette pack-like label that reads, 'WARNING: Excessive exposure to violent video games and other violent media has been linked to aggressive behavior.'"

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  1. Re:Label the kids? by Mystery00 · · Score: 5, Funny

    That later go on to become officials.

    --
    "we've got trenchcoats and bad attitudes" - John Constantine, HellBlazer
  2. Warning Labels for Congressmen by trolltalk.com · · Score: 5, Funny
    I want warning labels for politicians.

    Labels could include:

    1. "Remember - I lied to you the last time you voted for me."
    2. "Warning: Politicians serve their biggest contributors first."
    3. "Politicians - their #1 priority is sincerity - once they can fake that ..."
    4. "#1 sign that a politician is lying - their lips are moving."
    5. "Warning: If you think your choices suck, then it is YOUR responsibility to do something about it."
    6. How does a religious leader say "Fuck you"? - "God bless you!" How does a politician say "Fuck you"? "My fellow Americans ..."

    And for the bonus round:

    Q: What do you call 1,000 politicians buried up to their necks in sand?
    A: Not enough sand.