[game_edu] Support Free Speech and Protect Video Games

[Susan Gold]

Although this is only open to American gamers, I thought it might be a  
good idea to distribute as widely as possible. Apologies to those that  
cannot sign.

For nearly two decades, elected officials have tried to regulate which  
video games you can buy, rent and play. Every single time they’ve  
passed a law, the federal courts have struck it down as  
unconstitutional. But this may change this fall.

It only takes a few seconds to speak out, http://action.theeca.com/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=1781 
.

The Supreme Court of the United States has agreed to hear the State of  
California’s infamous ‘violent video game case,’ Schwarzenegger v.  
EMA. That means that this year, or early next, the Court is going to  
decide whether to agree with the lower federal courts or not. Agreeing  
would mean that they believe that video games are, and should continue  
to be, First Amendment protected speech; just like books, movies and  
music. The court disagreeing would mean that they think video games  
should be treated differently. This could lead to new bills and laws  
curtailing video game access in states across the country.

Join others in signing The Gamer Petition, http://action.theeca.com/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=1781 
.

It is no exaggeration to state that their hearing represents the  
single most important moment for gamers, and the pivotal issue for  
gaming, in the sector’s history.


Susan
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Susan Gold
In a completely sane world, madness is the only freedom!
- J. G. Ballard







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