Violence for sale.Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich Milorad Blagojevich, commonly known as Rod R. Blagojevich (pronounced IPA: [blə.ˈgɔɪ.ə.ˌvɪtʃ] listen wants to make it tougher for young kids to get their hands on violent video games See video game console. . He's believes selling violent or sexual games to anyone under 18 should be a misdemeanor misdemeanor, in law, a minor crime, in contrast to a felony. At common law a misdemeanor was a crime other than treason or a felony. Although it might be a grave offense, it did not affect the feudal bond or take away the offender's property. By the 19th cent. punishable pun·ish v. pun·ished, pun·ish·ing, pun·ish·es v.tr. 1. To subject to a penalty for an offense, sin, or fault. 2. To inflict a penalty for (an offense). 3. by up to a year in prison or a $5,000 fine. Even though similar attempts to regulate video-game sales in Indianapolis, St. Louis and Washington state have been struck down by courts, Blagojevich is hoping to defend his proposal with studies that link video-game use with aggression. The current game-rating system is similar to the one for movies and is self-regulated. "M" stands for mature, and stores can choose to refuse to sell them to anyone under 17. |
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