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The effort to stop violent video games from getting into the hands of children, without parental consent, is heating up this week. Democratic Senators Hillary Clinton, Joe Lieberman and Evan Bayh, who recently introduced their new bill to the senate, are spearheading the effort. Some outside parties, including Parent’s Action for Children, are already endorsing their bill entitled the Family Entertainment Protection Act. All parties have been quick to point out that this bill is not an infringement on first amendment rights because it does not prohibit the sale of any particular game. The game being credited with brining this action to a boiling point is Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas from Rockstar Games. When it was revealed that this game contained hidden illicit sexual action, Rockstar Games recalled it.

The timing for the introduction of this bill is crucial since it’s reported that 50% of all video game sales take place between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Many reports have linked violence in media and video games to violent behavior in children. While some might wonder if the bill is simply a political move to appease the public, Sen. Hillary Clinton said, “we are determined to stop a situation in which video games with pornographic and violent content are being peddled to our children.” It is estimated that many on both sides of the aisle will warm up to the bill.