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Technology & Science

May 18, 2010

High Court to Consider Video Game Violence

Is it possible that the Supreme Court might finally adopt a variable standard for violence as it pertains to minors? Ashley Lipson of the University of La Verne College of Law examines the issue.

By Ashley S. Lipson

With their universal appeal, video games are no longer mere child's play even though the multi-billion dollar industry still provides major appeal for its minor users. Much of that appeal is accompanied by major doses of sex and violence, two separate topics that parents' groups and statutes are intent on commingling. The repetitious reference to sex and violence makes you want to say "sexolence" and be done with it. ...

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