Could Taxing Violent Video Games Actually Save Lives?

The proposed video game bill is modeled on other classic sin taxes — like those levied on alcohol, cigarettes, or at the slot machine — where the money collected by the tax not only raises general revenue but also goes into a specific fund dedicated to address the worse effects of the supposed “sin.” For example, a tax on junk food helps fund public medical spending and PSAs about healthy eating. In this case, Hovey hopes a sin tax will help parents understand “that this kind of [video gaming] activity can impact their child’s brains.”

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   There is a simple question here. “Could taxing violent video games actually save lives” the answer: No. What Obama wants...

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    Oh the issues I have with this. If this “sin tax” has any effect on the number of purchases of M rated games I would be...

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    Wow…. I’m supposed to be doing research for my Persuasive Essay in English class on the the negative repercussions of...

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    Fuck that.

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    THIS IS BULLSHIT! It has been proven time and time again that there is NO CONNECTION BETWEEN VIOLENT VIDEO GAMES AND...

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    Whenever you think you’ve seen ALL the stupid…

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    If you buy 18+ things on amazon here you have to pay an extra 5€

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    While I think video games are a bit overpriced to begin with, if a tax is imposed the revenue collected should be used...

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    Or maybe be careful with what their kids play, if they are waaay too influentiable? I’ll never understand why people...

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    Like a girl on their period .. :’)

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    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ A MILLION TIMES WHAT SHE SAID ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

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    MORE RULES. MORE COERCION. MORE VIOLENCE TO SOLVE SOCIAL “PROBLEMS” jesus.

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    So, instead of having parents pay attention to the labels on the games, that would help them all understand what is in...

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    I agree with most of the points made above, video games dont effect people unless they already had a mental illness of...

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    I’m with Miranda. There are ratings on games for a reason.

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    Once again, it would seem video games are being made out as the bad guy. If parents are concerned with the fact that...

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