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…..Or at least that’s what Rep. Joe Baca of California wants you to think. Check this out; This guy introduced a new bill to congress that would require publishers to put a “warning label” on games rated teen and higher. He named the bill “The Video Game Health Labeling Act of 2009″ (wtf). I’m getting sick of these politicians using the game industry as nothing more than an resume builder.These guys don’t care about your children, they care about getting re -elected. Even if that was the case, what warrants a health warning label, like cigarettes have?

Even Obama Gave Rep. Joe Baca The What He Say? Look

[The bill] creates a new rule within the Consumer Product Safety Commission, which forces games with a Teen rating or higher to be sold with a simple warning label, reading: “WARNING: Excessive exposure to violent video games and other violent media has been linked to aggressive behavior.”

That last line gets a bit more scary. “Other Violent Media”. So will they start labeling Dvds now? I cant front though, If they were going to do this to games only my first argument would be “What about violent movies?” and criticized them for not taking a shot at the film industry. But I’m not fooled either. They may only want to attack video games but included the “other media” argument to shut people like me up. Didn’t work.

Here’s the latest statement from Mr. Baca:

The video game industry has a responsibility to parents, families, and to consumers – to inform them of the potentially damaging content that is often found in their products. They have repeatedly failed to live up to this responsibility. Meanwhile research continues to show a proven link between playing violent games and increased aggression in young people. American families deserve to know the truth about these potentially dangerous products.We must hold the video game industry accountable and do everything in our power to ensure parents are aware of the detrimental effects that violent games can have before making decisions on which games are appropriate for their children to play. I am proud to introduce the Video Game Health Labeling Act of 2009, and am hopeful my legislation can work to stop the growing influence of violent media on America’s children and youth.

I guess he’s never heard of the ESRB. What are your thoughts?

[via gamepolitics]

Written By A.B. Frasier

I don't think outside of the box. Because if I did then that would presume I was already in one. Co Founder Of The Koalition.

1. Gary A Swaby says:

   January 13, 2009 at 8:50 pm

   so just because the gaming industry is probably bigger than the media and film industry now they wanna act like its the biggest danger to youths. what the hell is a warning label gonna do any way

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2. werd up says:

   January 13, 2009 at 9:02 pm

   they been saying this shit about games before the growth really. its a great way to look like your fighting for something worth while. im not tryna take anything away from the parents who really like to control the media there child watches…but thats it …its the parents responsibility..NOT THE GOVERNMENTS

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3. bpoole says:

   January 13, 2009 at 10:40 pm

   this has got to be the dumbest thing I’ve heard in a while. The ignorance and Niggotry of a warning label is beyond incompetent. He we go again…….

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