Tomorrow is an important day for gamers and the country in general as Schwarzenegger v. EMA arguments begin on election day. We polled our followers about their thoughts on both.
With tomorrow's events looming large, we posted the following question on Twitter:
EMA at the Supreme Court & election day are both tomorrow. What role does gaming play in your politics? Best replies posted, one wins swag.less than a minute ago via TweetDeck
GamePro
Regarding the law, many believe that the action being taken by the EMA's opposition is wholly unnecessary. Here's the GamePro readers who follow that mantra:
@GamePro The government shouldn't be responsible for what is a question of parenting. Watch what your kids play and use your best judgment.less than a minute ago via Echofon
09mshatraw
@GamePro My biggest qualm with the law is that it ignores the main path of M-rated games to minors: Parents & other adults.less than a minute ago via web
Fat_bot
@GamePro Consoles have Parental Lock features. People agree parents should police net access & use nanny apps, same should hold for gamesless than a minute ago via Dabr
BruisedJinx
@GamePro Living in California and being a gamer I feel even more obligated to vote wisely and KICK some Schwarzenegger anti1ST amendment !@#less than a minute ago via web
AmyMarieSantee
A few others think that games should have no place in the political realm. Here are folks that think the twain shall not meet:
@GamePro court is court. Leave gaming out if it. Plus I'm sure the judges kids play Halo and CoD.less than a minute ago via Echofon
ryanforget
@GamePro Video Games make me forget the bad picks in political votes.less than a minute ago via web
RAMPAGE_64
Our Tweet of the day (and the recipient of swag from GamePro is blue_cow_spit, who argues that video games, like all other forms of media, should be subject to the same rights and regulations as every other art and media format. Congrats, bcs -- please send a DM to GamePro on Twitter to claim your prize:
@GamePro Gaming should be protected like movies and books are they are as much of america as anything else that came n the decades before itless than a minute ago via web
blue_cow_spit
Regardless of your political beliefs, your right to vote is one that should be fully exercised. If you're of age, and a citizen of this country, please go to the polls tomorrow and allow your voice to be heard.
What do you think of the replies we received? Do you have anything to add to the conversation? If so, please make your statement by commenting below or by replying to GamePro on Twitter.
Source: Daily News from GamePro.com
Tuesday, November 2, 2010