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California game law proven unconstitutional; Schwarzenegger to appeal |
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The big buzz just a few days ago loomed over the societal-political sector, when a video game violence bill beset by a preliminary injunction was held back permanently after courts found the law was unconstitutional. The bill, proposed by senator Leland Yee and former California Assemblyman, was signed into law by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger back in 2005.But before the law could come into effect on January 1, 2006, the collective alliances of the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), the Video Software Dealers Association (VSDA), and the Entertainment Merchants Association (EMA) countered the law with a suit. The result rendered the law useless when courts decided to place a preliminary injunction on the law.
Like many other video game laws, the California video game violence law wanted to restrict the sale of violent video games (as classified by the law) to anyone under the age of 18. It only went as far as punishing violators with a US$ 1,000 fine, but back in Monday, the law was proven unconstitutional and was rendered ineffectual - permanently.
The game industry, instead, had provided invitations to the political sector to aid in the much-needed re-education of purchasing decisions and rating systems for media and to encourage parents to partake in the game selection process for their inappropriately aged children. But it appears the politicians will not sway so easily.
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has suggested that he will appeal the ruling by U.S. District Judge Ronald Whyte and stand by the bill "the Governator" signed into law two years ago. In defense, he commented:
I signed this important measure to ensure that parents are involved in determining which video games are appropriate for their children. The bill I signed would require that violent video games be clearly labeled and not be sold to children under 18 years old. Many of these games are made for adults and choosing games that are appropriate for kids should be a decision made by their parents. I will vigorously defend this law and appeal it to the next level.
As GamePolitics put it, "ItÂ’s not over until itÂ’s over in California," and we couldn't help but nod in agreement.
Via GameDaily
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If the whole state votes for it, and it passes. The government would have to do a supreme override against the state law and give a damned good excuse.
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for example, it would not be the power of california to prohibit the sale of a toy made in ohio or new york to californian citizens
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Before the law could be enforced, it was sued. Trials ran on for two years until 2007. Lately, it was proven that it was against certain rights in the Constitution. Now the bill was trashed.
Arnie doesn't want to go down without a fight, and that's pretty much what had to be said. ^_^
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Tissues are not to be found in the back of one's car.
People who make "ugly faces" at dogs may be fined and/or jailed.
It is illegal to wear your boots to bed.
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http://dallas.craigslist.org/ele/391901861.html
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"I'm going -to- -kill you- all!!!" Lmao XD
he's just as persistent as he was in the movies that's
why I like him.
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Games are rated by age (much simpler imho) no-one under that age should be sold the game.
why is that such a problem? is the game industry worried about losing a chunk of money from corrupting the minds of children (yea i know there is no proof yet, but i have heard the comments that some kids come out with after playing the likes of GTA III)
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but how can the terminator rule that when he was one of the top dogs selling blood and killing? people really forget things pretty fast...
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if what the politicians are looking for is an excuse to
make money, couldn't it be a fine from $100-$200 but
$1000 I think that's rediculous, destroying somebody's
life and family making them go bankrupt because they
can't even pay their debt of only selling one stupid "M" rated game that might not even influence that certain kid's mind in the near future.....now that's lame.
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I feel the same policy should also relate to R rated movies and music, or its a double standard and unjust to the gaming industry.
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book anyone should purchase is the bible
YOU ARE A ***** WITH EARS KEITH
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Exactly! It's not. This is the biggest bunch of BS. I'm sick of these bills being turned down.
Poor little 12 year olds can't run around putting bullets in peoples heads so they cry to mommy and daddy because THE PARENTS would have to actually purchase the game for them! THE HORROR!!!!!!!!! !
If this bill was unconstitutiona l then wouldn't it stand to reason that all other similar laws are ALSO unconstitutiona l? Let the kids buy playboy and beer! After all it's the parents responsibility to make sure they don't drink or view porn....right?????
R rated belongs to 18 and over...PERIOD!
Which reminds me....is it unlawful to turn away a 14 year old from an R rated film???? Most people are not capable of using their brain for common sense.
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However NC-17 can not be overruled.
So, if you've been letting 13 year olds watch R rated movies then you have no one to blame but yourself.
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Exactly! It's not. This is the biggest bunch of BS. I'm sick of these bills being turned down.
Poor little 12 year olds can't run around putting bullets in peoples heads so they cry to mommy and daddy because THE PARENTS would have to actually purchase the game for them! THE HORROR!!!!!!!!! !
If this bill was unconstitutiona l then wouldn't it stand to reason that all other similar laws are ALSO unconstitutiona l? Let the kids buy playboy and beer! After all it's the parents responsibility to make sure they don't drink or view porn....right?????
R rated belongs to 17 and over...PERIOD!
Which reminds me....is it unlawful to turn away a 14 year old from an R rated film???? Most people are not capable of using their brain for common sense.
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so are steven segal movies.
and arnold's movies besides T2.
and the slow and curious movies.
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***** YOU! YOU USE TO BE MY IDOL
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