Connecticut considers restricting access to violent video games

 
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Connecticut lawmakers received mixed reactions Tuesday to proposed legislation that would forbid arcades and other establishments from allowing children under 18 to play point-and-shoot video games.

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While proponents told members of the General Assembly’s Children’s Committee they believe there’s a link between violent games and violent behavior exhibited by young people, both the American Civil Liberties Union and a coalition of media trade associations warned legislators such a ban would be unconstitutional. - See more at: http://www.boston.com/news/education/2013/02/26/conn-considers-creating-video-game-task-force/i4OXOBRMIrbmrfzC3DydKO/story.html#sthash.p2Wps9sD.dpuf

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