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bossradio93 · 06-01-2005, 05:51 PM

Illinois lawmakers vote to ban sale of violent video games to minors

Story, here.

CNN.com-May 31, 2005

Munsters#1 · 06-01-2005, 05:54 PM

Don't these kids have parents that control what their kids should and should not see? When did it get so bad that the lawmakers had to step into action?

Bobby F. · 06-01-2005, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Munsters#1

Don't these kids have parents that control what their kids should and should not see? When did it get so bad that the lawmakers had to step into action?

Problem being is that parents are not always around. I know I got away with alot of crap when it can to my parents. I got no problem with this law. Now a store has to realize who they are selling games to just like you would beer and cigarettes(?). Some of these games have no business being in the hands of young kids but that won't stop a store from trying to make a quick sell.

James"Thunder"Early · 06-01-2005, 08:33 PM

The law is ridiculous. the warning labels are there and the stores are there to do business, it's not their job to keep kids from buying those games.

Brian · 06-01-2005, 08:59 PM

Unfortunately, there are a lot of kids who want to play violent games like Grand Theft Auto San Andreas, or other mature rated games because they think these games are "cool" and because you do violent things in them. Some of these games (like the Grand Theft Auto series) have sexual stuff like prostitution. Would you want your 13 year old playing these types of games? My parents would never dream of letting me play games like those at such an age. It's the "Mature" rating that gets these underage kids even more interested in buying these games.

One Game Crazy here already has a policy where they won't sell M-rated games to any minor and they card people, too.

Bobby F. · 06-01-2005, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Phillips

The law is ridiculous. the warning labels are there and the stores are there to do business, it's not their job to keep kids from buying those games.

What is the difference between how old you have to be to buy these games and how old you are to buy beer? Is the beer law ridiculous also? Should we just throw that law out the window too? The store are there just to do buisness. Why should they have to worry about how old a kid to sell him some beer?

James"Thunder"Early · 06-01-2005, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobby F.

What is the difference between how old you have to be to buy these games and how old you are to buy beer? Is the beer law ridiculous also? Should we just throw that law out the window too? The store are there just to do buisness. Why should they have to worry about how old a kid to sell him some beer?

We're not talking about a beer law, we're talking about video games. It's the parents' responsibility to make sure they're kids don't buy those games.

Brian · 06-02-2005, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Phillips

We're not talking about a beer law, we're talking about video games. It's the parents' responsibility to make sure they're kids don't buy those games.

And the store has the responsibility of making sure they don't sell these games to minors. Sometimes parents won't allow them to buy these games but they go to the store and and the store sells them to that person.

Bobby F. · 06-02-2005, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Phillips

We're not talking about a beer law, we're talking about video games. It's the parents' responsibility to make sure they're kids don't buy those games.

I'm using beer as an example. What is the difference? Why can't a store sell beer to kids? The store is just trying to do business by your thinking. It should be the parents who stop the kids from buying beer, not the store.

Lee · 06-02-2005, 07:14 PM

Originally posted by Bobby F.:
I'm using beer as an example. What is the difference? Why can't a store sell beer to kids? The store is just trying to do business by your thinking. It should be the parents who stop the kids from buying beer, not the store.

I agree with that, but those laws are there to help parents.

theshark8777 · 06-02-2005, 09:00 PM

Did anyone's parents really have total control over their kids when they were in their teens. If mom or dad said no, we'd find another way to get it. So you can't say it's up to the parents. I don't really see any difference between that or a "R" rated movie. Theatres don't let minors in there. Also I believe at least in some stores if music has a parental advisory label, they won't sell them to minors.
My opinion is if the parents think it's okay, they will go out and but it for their kids.

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James"Thunder"Early Whoever's In New England Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 23, 2004 Location: The Apollo Posts: 7,088	The law is ridiculous. the warning labels are there and the stores are there to do business, it's not their job to keep kids from buying those games.
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06-01-2005, 05:54 PM	#2
Munsters#1 Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 29, 2004 Posts: 2,928	Don't these kids have parents that control what their kids should and should not see? When did it get so bad that the lawmakers had to step into action?

06-01-2005, 08:59 PM	#5
Brian Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jun 23, 2001 Posts: 20,451	Unfortunately, there are a lot of kids who want to play violent games like Grand Theft Auto San Andreas, or other mature rated games because they think these games are "cool" and because you do violent things in them. Some of these games (like the Grand Theft Auto series) have sexual stuff like prostitution. Would you want your 13 year old playing these types of games? My parents would never dream of letting me play games like those at such an age. It's the "Mature" rating that gets these underage kids even more interested in buying these games. One Game Crazy here already has a policy where they won't sell M-rated games to any minor and they card people, too.

06-02-2005, 07:14 PM	#10
Lee veteran member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 23, 2001 Location: Pulaski, Tennessee Posts: 4,766	Originally posted by Bobby F.: I'm using beer as an example. What is the difference? Why can't a store sell beer to kids? The store is just trying to do business by your thinking. It should be the parents who stop the kids from buying beer, not the store. I agree with that, but those laws are there to help parents.