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  • Bill Would Hold Game Makers Accountable For Players' Actions

    03/02/2005 8:30:50 AM PST · by MaxMax · 77 replies · 1,323+ views
    komonews ^ | March 1, 2005 | By George Howell
    SEATTLE - Should the people who make and sell "violent video" games be held accountable if someone commits a crime because of playing them? That's something our state lawmakers are considering, to open game makers up to more liability. House Bill 2178 proposes to hold the makers and sellers of violent video games liable if someone under 17 years old commits a crime, due in any part, to playing the game. Supporters of the bill, like Bill Hanson with the Washington Police and Sheriff's Association, say "kids" are getting the games, and they're becoming desensitized. "If you sit up and...