Gamers of the World, Unite

[--Pete]

Hi,

1. As a point of curiosity I wonder how many that object to limitations on what children are permitted to purchase are parents.
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I am a parent. My objection is not to parental control, but to state interference. The '70s joke "I'm from the government and I'm here to help you" hasn't lost any poignancy to some of us.

2. If the state does not allow children to purchase certain games, their parents can still buy them for their children if they wish. The way I see it the state is not usurping parental authority, but actually making it easier for parents to discriminate and exercise their authority.

Requiring ratings helps the parents. Going past that is indeed usurping the parental rights. And, again, the state has no right in what was a once free country to take action in a matter that does not threaten society.

--Pete