Might I add to my previous comment that we also like to bash and trash those who put video games and gamers in a bad light.

If we want to be taken seriously, many of us need to grow up and think of these things as the politicians would.

I had the distinct pleasure of reading an article online that quoted AG Corbett. The article was about an initiative to educate parents about video games rating and parental controls. I was happy to read Mr. Corbett’s comments, because so often my governmental officials, both in my native Pennsylvania and in the Federal government, do not understand video games and seek to criticize them for content. While I understand many people’s concern over violent or sexual content getting in the hands of children, it is a parent’s right and responsibility to decide what is right for their own children, and not the government’s.

As I walk the path toward parenthood with my fiancée (wife in June!) in the coming years, I am glad to see an official taking a stand for empowering me to protect my children without taking away the freedoms our country was built on. Kudos are due to AG Corbett and his clarity of thought in the middle of a heavily politicized and murky issue. I wish him all the best of luck in his career, and hope to see his continued fight for parental education and empowerment.

(See these articles for the quote)

http://digital50.com/news/items/PR/2007/03/23/SFF006/is-your-family-set-...

http://gamepolitics.com/2007/03/23/pennsylvania-attorney-general-comment...

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@Terminator44

Same thing i would say. Good to see another one on our side. At least i think.

WHAT???? A politician with common sense????? THATS IMPOSSIBLE!!!!!! Or is it????

common sense alert!!! *shock*

Does anybody agree that he looks a little bit like Dean Martin.

I agree. Education is what is going to "save the children" not legislation. Legislation will just make life more complicated. IF we could just have a big pow wow with the governments and discuss this issue like civilized human beings everyone will be happy. Politicians will be able to say they are "saving the children" and the game industry will be able to produce the games tehy want to produce.

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