As it turns out, modes of expression are the "in" thing to censor right now. That’s right, a bunch of stupid politicians want to ban the sale of violent video games. Silly politicians.

According to aforesaid article on 1up, those silly Lousisianians are still trying to ban video games. I thought they had more important things to worry about than a possible break-out of independent thought.

Apparently, a judge from the state ruled against a bill approved by the state’s governor, but the politicians are preparing for round 2, seeking a quick, merciless K.O. Mike Michot, a senator from Lousiana, which, like most other states, has two senators (okay, they all have two), was interviewd on radio about the situation. He had the following to say:

"They [the videogame industry] feel like we are trying to stop the sale of these videos and in fact we are. It’s the least we could do."¹

Unfortunately, Mr. Michot forgot about one other alternative requiring very little effort: he can find something better to do. For instance, where is the crusade against violence in movies? Or, how about violence on television? Better yet, books can be pretty violent.

Yeah, let’s burn some books.

In summary, Mr. Michot, wake up. Even news media are violent, but I don’t see you leading a crusade to censor them. Hearing about this terrible game called Grand Theft Auto that let’s one kill hookers doesn’t give you the duty to ban any video games. If you want to protect your kids, don’t let them buy the ESRB-rated (M for Mature or AO for Adults Only in some cases) Grand Theft Auto, but don’t start telling people what they can and cannot play.

¹Quotation from Louisiana Senator Defends Bill.