Re:Hmm... (Score 1)

I hope it isn't the case, but if Florida's following suit we may have started that slippery slope againt Video Games.

""Violent" is described (para 2) as specifically heinous, depraved, or cruel. In other words, police shooters and military combat games aren't affected."

- I would say that there is a portion of the populace that considers military combat to be cruel at the very least. Would games like Soldier of Fortune get by?

"Yes, I know its "parenting by legislation" but from a certain point of view this is no different than not allowing underage kids to buy alcohol." - Yes, people may have that point of view, but it is very different, in particular, they seem to have forgotten the first amendment:

"Amendment I

Congress shall make --no law-- respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or --abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press--; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances."

Even if video games are harmful, this is equivalent to making it criminal to let a child into a museum where there are nude art pieces. Or perhaps violent or cruel art pieces. And it is most certainly equivalent to making it illegal to let a minor into a R-rated movie.

So, what's next if this legislation follows alcohol's? Mabye I'll be fined if someone reports me buying a violent video game for a minor. Will video games constitute Contributing to the Dilinquincy of a Minor?

Will I be liable if I allow a child to play violent games in my house?

If these laws aren't declared unconstitutional sometime soon, there's really no hope that stricter laws won't follow.