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What about threats against the President? Is that against the Constitution?

I dont know if thats against the Constitution but it sure is against the President. Since he, like everybody else has rights, he has the right to protect himself and to be protected against threats. Or what about a threat to an individual? Are you allowed to do that?

I think the question is misleading. It's not about being allowed. For how could I stop someone from making threads? I can't read minds. You are free to do whatever you want. But you have to face the consequences. If you choose to use your freedom to harm another you are facing jail time.

This is a bit simplish but,well, so am I.

Why can't the state of Washington forbid the selling of games to minor... People over 17 could purchase them...

I see no problem with it actually. As long as adults are not restricted it's fine by me. But what I don't like in this special case is what games should be banned:computer games in which the player kills or injures "a human form who is depicted as a public law enforcement officer."

That's too vague. The other side has a case here:"Would a game built around 'The Simpsons' or 'Looney Tunes' characters be 'realistic' enough to trigger the act?" he asked. "Do the Roman centurions of 'Age of Empires' ... qualify as 'public law enforcement officers'?"

It's also cynical. Shooting everyday persons in games is ok but not public law officers? No deal.

Why not use the same system for the movie industrie uses? Rate the games from PG-13 up to X or R rated. Aren't the games already labeled like this?

And if the parents are concerned why don't they lobby their positions?

To sum my position up. I do think the state may ban selling of R or X rated games to minors. Regardless if you have to shoot criminals or polce officers, it the violence that gets it on the index. Also, if parents buy the games for their kids, thats no problem even if R rated. But if the state can't or won't do this, it should be possible to get enough people on board to force sellers to agree not to sell R rated games to minors.

Anyway, thats it. Regards