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Young people face an ID check if they want to see an R-rated movie, but too many are walking into stores and purchasing video games that feature graphic sex and violence, Rep. Lee Terry, R-Neb., said Wednesday.
The Omaha lawmaker unveiled legislation that would require retailers to verify the age of those buying video games with mature and adult content.
Terry cited games such as the wildly successful — and intensely violent — Grand Theft Auto series. The latest installment in the series was just released, pulling in $500 million in its first week on store shelves.
Players often advance in such games by committing violent crimes.
"Murder, mayhem, rape, pillage, plunder — it's all part of the game," Terry said. "And you get rewarded."
Terry and Rep. Jim Matheson, D-Utah, are pushing the bill.
(I am proud to write that Rep. Terry is my Congressman. It is time we stopped easy shopping of evil video games which is hurting our nation, our culture and our kids. Read more of the above story Will ID be needed to buy video games? )
