A law signed by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has been struck down by a federal judge, calling it unconstitutional. This kind of law has previously been tried in many states and every time, it has been struck down for the same reason. While no one believes 10 year olds should be able to buy Grand Theft Auto, one has to wonder why politicians keep passing laws they know will be struck down.
A federal judge ruled on Monday a California law to label violent video games and bar their sale to minors was unconstitutional, prompting Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to say he would appeal the ruling.
California passed a law in 2005 regulating video games with strong support from Schwarzenegger, the former star of many violent action films. Legislators argued violent video games could bring psychological harm and spark aggressive behavior in minors.
Another Violent Game Law Struck Down
A law signed by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has been struck down by a federal judge, calling it unconstitutional. This kind of law has previously been tried in many states and every time, it has been struck down for the same reason. While no one believes 10 year olds should be able to buy Grand Theft Auto, one has to wonder why politicians keep passing laws they know will be struck down.
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