The California Video Game Law and Its New Opponent
Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
Media Coalition is the latest opponent of the 2005 California video game law that makes it illegal for dealers to sell violent and sexually-explicit video games. This was the report from Arstechnica.com last week citing Media Coalition’s filing of an amicus brief before the court.
This news is another manifestation of how media organization uses its influence to avert an industrial crisis targeting certain enterprises. What is wrong with prohibiting the sale of violent and sexually-explicit video games to minors? Isn’t it just right to keep our kids from any stuff that arouses violence and irresponsible sex? I fully support the implementation of the law despite its possible negative effects to business.
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