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01-12-2009, 04:20 PM
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Politicians are some of the most loathsome individuals on the face of the Earth. There are some decent, honest ones, but many of them are selfish, ignorant twits who push their own agendas. That, or they waste valuable time by introducing unnecessary or ridiculous legislation. U.S. Rep. Joe Baca (D), who, as GamePolitics (http://www.gamepolitics.com/2009/01/12/new-bill-congress-would-add-cigarette-warning-labels-video-games) points out, is no stranger to game legislation, wants to slap a “health warning label” on certain game software. This information would supplement the ESRB’s letter-based age ratings that appear on disc-based games. Though, digital titles would also be required to carry the label.
What would this proposed warning say?
According to a report from the San Bernardino County Sun (http://www.sbsun.com/ci_11431169?source=most_viewed):
The Video Game Health Labeling Act of 2009 creates a new rule within the Consumer Product Safety Commission, which forces games with a Teen rating or higher to be sold with a warning label, reading: “WARNING: Excessive exposure to violent video games and other violent media has been linked to aggressive behavior.
Honestly, this bill seems completely unnecessary. The ESRB’s rating system is quite clear; any individual unable to comprehend words like “Mature” and “Teen” can gather additional information by visiting the organization’s official site. Though, as I have suggested in past (http://sarcasticgamer.com/wp/index.php/2008/11/esrb-provides-parents-with-more-information-to-ignore.html), I feel that sloth, not stupidity, is the real problem.
With the ESRB’s rating system in place, do we really need this label? I would hope that elected officials would have more important matters to discuss. You know, because our economy isn’t doing so hot right now.
Also, the proposed warning seems to suggest that there is indisputable evidence that children who play violent games will automatically transform into nasty ****heads. I know that there have been numerous reports confirming that theory, but there have also been some that have denied that such a link exists. If you ask me, there would be less bad apples if negligent parents would actually pay attention to their kids.
Baca’s track record with game legislation is comparable to the number of Super Bowl rings on my fingers. According to GamePolitics, Baca hasn’t had a single game-related measure pass. Regardless, the California congressman continues to chug away. When will elected officials learn?
Source: San Bernardino County Sun (http://www.sbsun.com/ci_11431169?source=most_viewed) via GamePolitics (http://www.gamepolitics.com/2009/01/12/new-bill-congress-would-add-cigarette-warning-labels-video-games)
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Politicians are some of the most loathsome individuals on the face of the Earth. There are some decent, honest ones, but many of them are selfish, ignorant twits who push their own agendas. That, or they waste valuable time by introducing unnecessary or ridiculous legislation. U.S. Rep. Joe Baca (D), who, as GamePolitics (http://www.gamepolitics.com/2009/01/12/new-bill-congress-would-add-cigarette-warning-labels-video-games) points out, is no stranger to game legislation, wants to slap a “health warning label” on certain game software. This information would supplement the ESRB’s letter-based age ratings that appear on disc-based games. Though, digital titles would also be required to carry the label.
What would this proposed warning say?
According to a report from the San Bernardino County Sun (http://www.sbsun.com/ci_11431169?source=most_viewed):
The Video Game Health Labeling Act of 2009 creates a new rule within the Consumer Product Safety Commission, which forces games with a Teen rating or higher to be sold with a warning label, reading: “WARNING: Excessive exposure to violent video games and other violent media has been linked to aggressive behavior.
Honestly, this bill seems completely unnecessary. The ESRB’s rating system is quite clear; any individual unable to comprehend words like “Mature” and “Teen” can gather additional information by visiting the organization’s official site. Though, as I have suggested in past (http://sarcasticgamer.com/wp/index.php/2008/11/esrb-provides-parents-with-more-information-to-ignore.html), I feel that sloth, not stupidity, is the real problem.
With the ESRB’s rating system in place, do we really need this label? I would hope that elected officials would have more important matters to discuss. You know, because our economy isn’t doing so hot right now.
Also, the proposed warning seems to suggest that there is indisputable evidence that children who play violent games will automatically transform into nasty ****heads. I know that there have been numerous reports confirming that theory, but there have also been some that have denied that such a link exists. If you ask me, there would be less bad apples if negligent parents would actually pay attention to their kids.
Baca’s track record with game legislation is comparable to the number of Super Bowl rings on my fingers. According to GamePolitics, Baca hasn’t had a single game-related measure pass. Regardless, the California congressman continues to chug away. When will elected officials learn?
Source: San Bernardino County Sun (http://www.sbsun.com/ci_11431169?source=most_viewed) via GamePolitics (http://www.gamepolitics.com/2009/01/12/new-bill-congress-would-add-cigarette-warning-labels-video-games)
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