How do you feel about the government cracking down on video games?

90% of all politicians say that video games are just as dangerous as guns and narcotics, and they plan on spedning 90 million dollars to prove it.





What's your opinion?





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How do you feel about the government cracking down on video games?
If they ban video games, then they should ban television shows, movies (especially Smokin' Aces, which sucked.), music and things we hear everyday. That's dumb. Long live State of Emergency! :]
Reply:Recently, a study showed that during the time video games have been available, violent crime overall has decreased. This is purely coincidental, but it disproves the notion that video games create violent behavior.
Reply:The government is just afraid of things that old people don't understand :(
Reply:While its true that violent video game content and violent song lyrics may tend to influence people towards negative behavior, does that automatically mean all video games are bad?





Case in point, Dance Dance Revolution. I have yet to see anyone who becomes more obese from dancing. West Virginia even incorporated DDR into their state-wide phys. ed. courses for the people (much like myself) who otherwise have no interest in P.E. I guess these politicians have never read stories about people who have lost weight doing DDR.





As for other kinds of games, I am not much of a "gamer" but I will play some old-school games from time to time. I think they have positive influences and can build useful traits, such as problem-solving and just keeping the brain active in general.
Reply:then they should ban rap music
Reply:Yes there should be a ban because wehat are we teaching our children.
Reply:Seems like it might be a waste of money. Also seems an easy target instead of going after real things.
Reply:Checking your link, your info comes from a gamers BLOG !! Hardly a solid resource.





YES, Congress is cracking down on video games:





Bill No. Chief sponsor What it would do


S. 2126 Clinton (D) Bars sale or rental of "mature"


video games to minors


S. 1902 Lieberman (D) Orders Fed study on effects


of "electronic media" on kids


HR 4124 Markey (D) Orders Fed study on effects


of "electronic media" on kids


HR 5345 Matheson (D) Bars sale or rental of "mature"


video games to minors


HR 1145 Baca (D) Requires study of computer


game rating system and


recommendations for new laws


H.Res 376 Upton (R) Instructs FTC to


investigate "Grand Theft Auto:


San Andreas"


S.Res.212 Brownback (R) Instructs FTC to investigate "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas" passed by Senate





I don't see a problem with them RESTRICTING sales of porno-graphic material from minors.