First I would like to say, this thread is NOT open for political discussion. This is about video games and the future of gaming that this Supreme Court hearing holds. Keep ALL replies about video games and your opinions on whether or not they should be covered by the first amendment.
Second I would like to thank the mods for allowing me to post this even if it just stays open for a little while.
Ok now for the thread.
One of if not the most important video gaming case is going to the US Supreme Court. Should Video Games Be covered under the 1st amendment?
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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.
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.
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.
Over this summer, we’ll be drafting and formally submitting our amicus brief, which will be included with the other official court documents related to the case. Separately, we will also attach a petition signed by you, the American public, which –by its very existence – will publicly define who the consumers of interactive entertainment are and why we care enough about the issue to take the time to make the effort to speak up and make our voices heard. The petition establishes an authoritative collective position which cannot be redefined by detractors nor co-opted by others. And it enshrines each and every signatory’s participation in the court documents and in the U.S. National Archives’ official records related to the case.
If you’re an American gamer, and you care about gaming and your rights, stand up and be counted; sign the petition today!
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Please sign the petition below if you agree. This one court case can very well change how we and our kids are able to buy and play video games in the future.
http://action.theeca.com/p/dia/actio...ction_KEY=1781
Also I would also like to ask, if you are a gamer to PLEASE pass this on to your friends, family, other forums and anybody else you may know that plays games and wants to protect their ability to buy and play games they want as they see fit.
Thanks