Jack's back - in spirit anyway

MOH

OK, it's not actually Jack Thompson, but it's definitely his kind of thing.

Say hello to the Video Game Health Labelling Act of 2009`, from a congressman claiming that "research continues to show a proven link between playing violent games and increased aggression in young people".

And because, you know, people who ignore the big ratings sticker on the box are definitely going to read the small print. Speaking of which, note that the warning rquested in the text of the actual bill makes no reference to just "young people" - it just says that video games have been linked to aggressive behaviour in general.

The bill description is also at odds with the content - games can be rated teen for reasons other than violence.

H. R. 231

To require certain warning labels to be placed on video games that are given certain ratings due to violent content.

A BILL

To require certain warning labels to be placed on video games that are given certain ratings due to violent content.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION REGULATION.

(a) Regulation- Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Consumer Product Safety Commission shall promulgate regulations to require the warning label described in subsection (b) to be placed on the packaging of any video game that is rated T (Teen) or higher by the Electronics Software Ratings Board.

(b) Warning Label Content- The warning label required under a regulation issued under subsection (a) shall be placed in a clear and conspicuous location on the packaging of the applicable video game and shall state: `WARNING: Excessive exposure to violent video games and other violent media has been linked to aggressive behavior.'.

(c) Video Game Defined- As used in this Act the term `video game' means any product, whether distributed electronically or through a tangible device, consisting of data, programs routines, instructions, applications, symbolic languages, or similar electronic information (collectively referred to as `software') that controls the operation of a computer or telecommunication device and that enables a user to interact with a computer controlled virtual environment for entertainment purposes.

SeantheMan

The only Jack....who is Back...and worth mentioning....is

Jack Bauer !!!:cool: