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As we know, elected officials often introduce legislation to regulate the sale of video games, particularly in election years. When these bills are passed, the federal courts routinely find this type of legislation unconstitutional – and at great expense to taxpayers. By raising our voices now, we can let Congress know that we, as taxpayers and constituents, would rather they use their time and our money to discuss more pressing issues such as the war in Iraq, universal healthcare and the national economy.

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Simply read the letter below, fill in the form to the right, then click the Send This Message button and your letter will be emailed to your Representative in Congress.

February 09, 2010

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Dear Congressman

As a constituent and active video game player, I’m asking you to support my right to access and buy the games I want.  I urge you not to support legislative attempts to impose government restrictions on video game sales.

While I agree that we want to keep some games out of the hands of minors, government regulation is not necessary.  Most gamers are adults, with the average age being 33 years old.  In fact, the largest segment of gamers falls in the politically coveted, and increasingly vocal, 18-45 age bracket, most of who grew up playing video games.

The video game industry already does a great job of self regulation through the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).  If children are playing ‘M’ (for mature) rated games, they’re getting them from their parents.  The Entertainment Consumers Association, the American consumer group representing video game players, supports parental empowerment and the ESRB efforts to educate parents on the ratings system.

At the same time, federal courts have routinely held that government regulation of video games is unconstitutional.  Passing these laws, which then get fought out in court, cost taxpayers like me millions of dollars.  I’d rather see my tax dollars being spent on other things, like building safe bridges and insuring that our country is kept safe from terrorists.

It is in your power to stop this type of legislation, and I ask that you represent me, your constituent, by doing so.  If you have any questions on this or other similar issues please contact Jennifer Mercurio, the Entertainment Consumers Association’s Director of Government Affairs, at jenn@theeca.com.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

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