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Monday, December 5, 2005
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Judge blocks Illinois violent videogames law ESA claims another victory in district court The Entertainment Software Association has announced another court victory for the games industry after an Illinois district judge ruled in favor of the ESA, halting the implementation of the proposed violent videogames state law. Arguing that the Illinois law and several similar laws in different US states was unconstitutionally vague and challenging the research used to support the law, the ESA issued a statement following the ruling, which was issued by Judge Matthew S. Kennelly. “We said a year ago when the Governor of Illinois proposed this statute that the court would strike down this law, and that it would be a shame to waste the time and money of Illinois’ taxpayers on a political exercise. Today’s decision proves that prediction was accurate in all respects. It’s unfortunate that the money and time that could’ve been used to help Illinois families and children were wasted. This is the fifth decision of this type," said ESA president, Douglas Lowenstein. "It’s our hope that politicians will start to work cooperatively with the industry by helping parents in ways that are constitutional, effective, and sensible. We again assert that between the powerful tools of reliable ESRB ratings, parental education, and now with the recent announcement that all next generation consoles will have parental controls, there is a wealth of ways that those concerned can ensure that children do not have access to inappropriate games.” In his ruling, Judge Kennelly refuted the research put forward by the state, stating: "Defendants have failed to present substantial evidence showing that playing violent video games causes minors to have aggressive feelings or engage in aggressive behaviour...With these limited findings, it is impossible to know which way the causal relationship runs: it may be that aggressive children may also be attracted to violent video games." "If controlling access to allegedly ’dangerous’ speech is important in promoting the positive psychological development of children, in our society that role is properly accorded to parents and families, not the State," Judge Kelly added. The decision marks the second court ruling in as many weeks where evidence supporting the new laws, which seek to make it illegal for retailers to sell violent videogames to minors, has been rejected at District Court level. The ESA recently obtained a preliminary block on a similar law in Michigan, and continues to defend the games industry against proposed legislation in California. The trade body is also contesting Senator Clinton’s Family Entertainment Protection Act, which will be presented to congress in a matter of weeks.

Source: http://www.gameindustry.biz



Tuesday, December 6th @ 11:22 PM
Goku_69 wrote..."u can't buy m-rated games when ur a minor any way so this whole argument is dumb"
Tuesday, December 6th @ 12:40 PM
CrazyCougar wrote..."The point is, this country is trying to be TOO POLICTICALLY CORRECT. instead of opinions, everything is gray anymore. I agree 100% that parents are the ultimate say in what theiur children should and should not do. But to have a country not back a moral issue such as this, protecting the young, thats just wrong."
Tuesday, December 6th @ 11:46 AM
MrGTI wrote..."How about a law to prevent lazy, stupid people from having children. :D If you're not willing to supervise your own children, then maybe you shouldn't have any."
Tuesday, December 6th @ 10:14 AM
CrazyCougar wrote..."This country has no morals anymore, thats all their is to it. This generation has made gang life, drug dealing, ganster life, and all other forms of immoral acts part of everyday life. Its just ashame when a country that prides itself "Under God" cant adhere to his simple rules and guidleines."
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