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Should Violent Video Games Be Banned?
Violence in video games might be too real for kids. Credit: Ethan Miller/Getty Images
The Supreme Court heard arguments on November 2 about a California law restricting the sale of violent video games to children.
The case, Entertainment Merchants Association v. Schwarzenegger, is a battle between the Golden State and the video game industry. The former wants to keep violent games out of the hands of children, the latter prefers self-regulation.
Many believe that the Supreme Court should overturn the ban, which would fine retailers who sell games that feature "graphic violence" up to $1,000 for each title sold. Some justices were sympathetic to parental concerns about the effect of such games on the minds of impressionable youngsters, according to the AP, while others expressed concern about violating the spirit of the First Amendment.
What do you think? Should violent video games be banned?
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11-10-2010 @ 11:32AM
Alicia said...Wait, they would get a fine for selling the games to minors or for selling them at all? Because I understand (and am for) restricting sale to minors because kids don't need to see that. But I'm an adult and if I want to play Left 4 Dead, Call of Duty and Silent Hill, I should have the right to go to a store and buy those games.
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11-10-2010 @ 12:16PM
Mya said...You're right where do we draw the line.
11-10-2010 @ 4:03PM
Mihir said...yes. we should also fine any television station that broadcasts violent images that a child could see. NBC, ABC, CBS, CNN, FOX, MSNBC, the rest of the alphabet networks and any local news stations.
the resulting windfall of cash could be used to save the children. or the whales. or something.
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