This time, instead of trying to ban video games, a recent bill introduced to the Oklahoma legislature would seek to simply tax the games out of stores. It’s a novel approach, but also likely doomed on 1st Amendment grounds what with all forms of speech being equal and such. Tom’s Guide has the story.
All the old arguments are in there, too. Desensitizes children, contributes to obesity, increases bullying. Of course, none of these are true, have never been true, and they might as well be pulling their reasoning from the Witchfinder’s handbook. Do violent video games fly through the night and curdle cow’s milk, as well?