Ganonator
08-07-2005, 03:46 PM
I e-mailed both of my Montana Senators regarding the whole GTA thing, and what they believe should happen. I figure if I make a big deal to them, at least the one that is up for re-election this year would get back to me.
Here's what he had to say:
Dear Mr. Wardinsky :
Thank you for contacting me with your thoughts concerning the matter of indecency and ratings in video games. It was a pleasure to hear from you.
Mr. Wardinsky , I oppose any government regulation of the content that appears on cable and satellite television or video games. These mediums require the user to actively bring them into their house, and the ability to restrict access to certain offensive content is much more available. But just as we must protect these individuals ability to choose for themselves to watch material which may be inappropriate for a child, we must protect the ability for parents to shield their children from that content. That means that consumers and the parents of consumers need to know what they are buying so that they can make an informed decision.
I do not want to see indecent acts on television or in video games. That's my choice. The solution to this problem is consumer choice. As long as consumers are not deceived, I see very little reason for government involvement in this sort of matter. I thank you for your letter and assure you I will keep your thoughts in mind as I continue to work for Montana in the 109 th Congress.
Realize he is a Republican, and about 65. My favorite part is where he says "I do not want to see indecent acts on television or in video games", because that shows that he's lying through his teeth and going right around the issue. I guess he's never shot a crack-whore's head off while giving a guy a BJ.
Anyway, I find that it is important to let your government officials know that this is very important to you, and you are willing to put up the good fight to show that you care about what our officials are doing.
Here's what he had to say:
Dear Mr. Wardinsky :
Thank you for contacting me with your thoughts concerning the matter of indecency and ratings in video games. It was a pleasure to hear from you.
Mr. Wardinsky , I oppose any government regulation of the content that appears on cable and satellite television or video games. These mediums require the user to actively bring them into their house, and the ability to restrict access to certain offensive content is much more available. But just as we must protect these individuals ability to choose for themselves to watch material which may be inappropriate for a child, we must protect the ability for parents to shield their children from that content. That means that consumers and the parents of consumers need to know what they are buying so that they can make an informed decision.
I do not want to see indecent acts on television or in video games. That's my choice. The solution to this problem is consumer choice. As long as consumers are not deceived, I see very little reason for government involvement in this sort of matter. I thank you for your letter and assure you I will keep your thoughts in mind as I continue to work for Montana in the 109 th Congress.
Realize he is a Republican, and about 65. My favorite part is where he says "I do not want to see indecent acts on television or in video games", because that shows that he's lying through his teeth and going right around the issue. I guess he's never shot a crack-whore's head off while giving a guy a BJ.
Anyway, I find that it is important to let your government officials know that this is very important to you, and you are willing to put up the good fight to show that you care about what our officials are doing.