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.<\/p>\n
State Representative William Fourkiller suggests any title rated Teen, Mature or Adult Only be considered \u201cviolent\u201d \u2013 including gorefests such as Dance Central 2.<\/p>\n
The money is however going to a good cause rather than a bureaucrat\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
If the bill goes through, it\u2019ll become law on the 1st of July this year.<\/p>\n
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?”<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Share your thoughts on the bill in the comments below.<\/p>\n
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