Re:And Jack Thompson's reply.... (Score 2, Interesting)

Wow...I never thought that I'd be in a position to feel the need to support Hilary Clinton (whom I've always considered a bit of a Lady MacBeth). But doesn't anyone in this forum get that it has absolutely zero to do with video games...and everything to do with a larger economic neccessity. For our economy to grow, both parents (remember that 52% divorce rate) work. Which means most kids grow up in environments where they are left alone, or with outside assistance or with neighbors &c. This means that there is no or little check on what those kids are doing for a go portion of the day. They are exposed to games, music and films. Television shows not designed for them (but incredibly alluring...Come on! You were a kid once!). I'm all for the freaking government to get off of our backs, especially when it comes to my tax dollars being spent on huge pork barrel projects designed only to enrich the "friends" (aka large corporate campaign donors) of congress. Hilary's gripe, is to say...okay...who can we call upon to show some dignity...some class. Now she may disguise it, after all, she's a Clinton gearing up for a presidential campaign and trying to center herself (thus making her more attractive to the bible-eating middle) by railing against obscenity. But the true fact, the undeniable fact is that Rockstar's games are played, marketed and geared to children...M rating or not. Their promos, their ad campaigns...everything. Don't believe it? Open your eyes. Look at the television shows that they sponsor...look at the times of day those ads are on. Look at the magazines that Rockstar chooses to advertise in. It is no accident that they sell so many games. Now, I know the parents have to put down their foot every once in a blue moon (fucking parents today are way too fucking indulgent...if you ask me)...but I think it is also okay to expect a modicum of respect to the children of this country (or is that company) by respecting where and how you advertise your entertainment material. That's just some more Commmon Sense.