Games Industry Gains Lobbyist 46
Gamasutra is reporting on a first: a paid lobbyist for the games industry. The Interactive Entertainment Merchants Association has hired Stuart Spencer to represent the industry's interests in Washington. From the article: "Spencer's experience as a lobbyist comes from his founding role in the Stanton Park Group, where he also served as principal and general counsel. While at Stanton Park, Spencer represented several technology and health care clients. Prior to that, Spencer was a staffer for Rep. Louise Slaughter from 1996 to 2003, where he eventually became the House member's chief of staff."
They don't need it, (Score:2, Insightful)
will this solve anything? (Score:2, Insightful)
Re:They don't need it, (Score:3, Insightful)
We (and by 'we' I mean consumers) are just too lazy to do anything about it. Sure, you'll have your rare occasions where someone tries to do something, but that is the exception, rather than the rule.
Best Government money can buy! (Score:4, Insightful)
Of the people, by the people, for the people.*
*replace people for money
or
*only for people with money
All forms of government fail because they all forget to factor in 1 key element. Human Nature.
Communism doesn't work because some people will realize that they don't have to work hard and still get the same benefits.
Democracy doesn't work because of greed.
Socalist governments don't work for the combined reasons of above.
Monarcy doesn't work because you are the victim to the whims of 1 person.
It seems like it's a lot like the prison system,
It's broken, it doesn't work, we need something better.
It's the best we have.
Oh, goody! (Score:4, Insightful)
-Eric