NYC May Restrict Violent Video Game Sales (Vice City)

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[Dan from Michigan]

NYC May Restrict Violent Video Game Sales
4/6/2004

The New York City Council held a hearing on two bills that would restrict the sale of violent video games to minors, the New York Daily News reported March 31.

During the hearing, city-council members viewed gruesome scenes from the popular video game, "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City."

"I wasn't even aware that this filth existed," said City Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. (D-Queens).

One bill introduced by Councilwoman Gale Brewer (D-Manhattan) would set a fine of up to $1,500 for merchants who sell a game with violent content to anyone under age 18. A companion bill introduced by Councilman Eric Gioia (D-Queens) would require stores to establish special sections for violent video games.

The city council also heard from a representative from gaming companies who said the industry is capable of policing itself.

A spokesman from the city Consumer Affairs Department also raised concerns about First Amendment issues and the means of enforcing the regulations.

"The best way to keep violent and offensive games away from children is for parents to pay attention to their child's purchases," said Assistant Commissioner Pauline Toole.

[Dan from Michigan]

"Tommy Vercetti is an innocent man!"

[correctthought]

"I wasn't even aware that this filth existed," said City Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. (D-Queens).

I really really have to get out of this place.

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[zoso82t]

It's a good game, but I think that ratings are a good idea for kids, just like in movies. GTA is not a kids game.

[zoso82t]

It's a good game, but I think that ratings are a good idea for kids, just like in movies. GTA is not a kids game.

Let me clarify that: the industry can enforce it, not the government.

[Abcdefg]

How about Postal 2, Share The Pain?

[cyborg]

I always knew filth existed... in Albany anyway. She has perennially swollen ankles and he's lens lice on Sunday evenings.

[TonyBanks]

"How about Postal 2, Share The Pain?"

After the novelty of peeing on people and going head-to-head with Gary Coleman wears off, its just a sub-par shooter.

[theFIRMbss]

> Let me clarify that: the industry can enforce it, not the government

The citizen's "role"
is about life, liberty
and his happiness.

We've made government
to promote the general
welfare. Like most things,

libertarians
always get those basic roles
totally mixed up.

[NYC GOP Chick]

This is a perfect example of why you (and everyone here, come to think of it) should be praying that NYC never, ever becomes the 51st state: our congresscritters would come right out of this psychotic City Council!

Hell, I felt icky being in City Hall Park today, being so close to them...but I had to go there, because Blondie did a free concert there this afternoon. :)