Apparently “restricting” violent video games from minors violates free speech rights. While I’m all for not selling NC 17 equivelent games to kids over the counter, their parents seem to do most fo the buying. And to truly get an idea of what these restrictions entail, you’d have to take a look at the law itself. “Restricting” is pretty vague, when you get down to it.

I really question who these laws are aimed at protecting. Is it the 16 year old gamer buying GTA3? Somehow, I think that it’s a little late. If the purchaser is too young, their parents should have a fairly good handle on their gaming.. and restrict it if necessary.

It seems that video game “violence” is the next political football to get tossed around.