I’m not sure what makes politicians hate video games so much. Perhaps, they’ve never played them and they don’t have a grasp on what they’re about. Maybe, the video game industry doesn’t have much of a lobby to protect themselves so politicians can easily attack them. They could honestly be looking out for the well being of our children though, even if it’s ridiculous and unwarranted.

Rep. Joe Baca (D) is the politician behind the latest attack against the world of video games. He’s had a history of passing video game related bill, but this latest might be the most asinine.

“The Video Game Health Labeling Act of 2009″ pretty much explains itself, and what would happen if the bill got passed. Just like the warning label you see on a pack of cigarettes, a message would be displayed to prospective buyers of video games.

Here’s what the warning message would stats: “WARNING: Excessive exposure to violent video games and other violent media has been linked to aggressive behavior.”

To make such a bold statement, one would have some sort of proof, right? In a way there is proof, but the problem is that it isn’t completely accurate. There have been numerous studies between the relationship between video games and violence. Many of those studies have been conflicted with one another, which hasn’t led to any substantial evidence.

I don’t see this bill being passed, mainly due to conflicting evidence. It’s just another example of Washington politicians taking advantage of lobby-less gaming industry. Until they can come up with a way to better defend themselves like the music, and movie industry did long ago these kind of things could keep happening.

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