All: Michigan Anti-Game Bill Denied

NCXCStud · 04-April-06, 09:01 AM

U.S. District Court Judge George Caram Steeh of Michigan has issued a permanent injunction against a bill that would restrict the sale of games to minors, discounting most of the state's arguments in the process.

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Originally Posted by NextGeneration


	Judge Steeh had previously issued a temporary injunction against the bill in November. The new ruling was accompanied by comments from the judge, which effectively tore the bill apart on many levels. One of the state's arguments against games was that because they are interactive, they are less entitled to First Amendment rights. Judge Steeh disagreed, deeming the bill unconstitutional. Full story at NextGen

NCXCStud · 04-April-06, 09:05 AM

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	To that, Judge Steeh wrote, "It could just as easily be said that the interactive element in video games acts as an outlet for minors to vent their violent or aggressive behavior, thereby diminishing the chance they would actually perform such acts in reality....Not only does the Act not materially advance the state's stated interest, but it appears to discriminate against a disfavored 'newcomer' in the world of entertainment media. Thus, 'singling out' the video game industry does not advance the state's alleged goal."

That right there is what I've been arguing in these silly lawsuits, lame bills, and lack of knowledge this whole time. Judge Steeh just pwned the State of Michigan...

From now on...when one of these lawsuits goes down in flames (which, it more than likely will) because of unconstitutional claims...let it be known that the part on the losing side just got Steehwnd.

Foe · 04-April-06, 10:43 AM

Good news indeed. :smile:

droeblek9 · 04-April-06, 11:59 AM

More power to Judge Steeh, and shame on the Michigan legislators who wasted the money of their constituents with crap legislation (it's too darn bad that they couldn't be assessed a penalty for passing frivolous legislation).

NCXCStud · 04-April-06, 01:06 PM

Droeblek. I really think that there needs to be a new rule added to the court system.

If you sue someone, and lose that lawsuit (only applies to prosecution, not the defendent)...you pay for the other parties court and lawyer fees. You think that'd stop a lot of these frivolous "games killed my son" lawsuits? I think so...

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04-April-06, 10:43 AM		#3 (permalink)
Foe Apex Tech God	Good news indeed. :smile:

04-April-06, 11:59 AM		#4 (permalink)
droeblek9 Warcraft Warrior	More power to Judge Steeh, and shame on the Michigan legislators who wasted the money of their constituents with crap legislation (it's too darn bad that they couldn't be assessed a penalty for passing frivolous legislation).

04-April-06, 01:06 PM		#5 (permalink)
NCXCStud Apex Tech Fanatic Supreme	Droeblek. I really think that there needs to be a new rule added to the court system. If you sue someone, and lose that lawsuit (only applies to prosecution, not the defendent)...you pay for the other parties court and lawyer fees. You think that'd stop a lot of these frivolous "games killed my son" lawsuits? I think so...