A US lawmaker from Oklahoma has put forth a bill proposal that, if passed, would impose a one percent tax on all violent video games.
State Representative William Fourkiller suggests any title rated Teen, Mature or Adult Only be considered “violent” – including gorefests such as Dance Central 2.
The money is however going to a good cause rather than a bureaucrat’s pocket, with half going to the Childhood Outdoor Education Revolving Fund (which seemingly amounts to a glorified fat camp). The other half will go to the Bullying Prevention Revolving Fund.
If the bill goes through, it’ll become law on the 1st of July this year.
Manveer Heir, senior designer for Mass Effect 3, has been very vocal in his feelings for the bill, saying on Twitter, “Oklahoma proposes a 1% tax on violent games. Can I propose 1% tax on stupid f****** ideas that are also unconstitutional?”
While a 1% tax is certainly unlikely to discourage any buyers, and the money is going to a good cause, many may feel upset that once again violent video games are being singled out as the enemy of our youth.
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I’m with Manveer Heir. Stupid tax would accomplish a lot more.