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Reply #30: You do realize that every single law written like that has been ruled unconstitutional? [View All]

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Solon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-08-08 12:57 PM
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30. You do realize that every single law written like that has been ruled unconstitutional?
The same is true for laws governing movies and music as well. This has been settled case law in the United States for the past 30 years, at least. The government cannot set up or enforce rating systems for video games, movies, music, or even books. All such systems, where they exist, are voluntary only, not enshrined in any law. When the government does attempt to restrict access to any medium from these rating systems, the law violates the first amendment, and is struck down. Louisiana's video game law is a classic example of this.
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