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Violent video games have been defined by California law as one that involves “killing, maiming, dismembering or sexually assaulting an image of a human being” in a way that appeals to deviant or morbid interest. \u00a0California\u00a0law has banned the sale of violent games to minors but it has recently been struck down by the lower federal courts as unconstitutional. Jim Steyer, a children’s advocate, is challenging this decision and \u00a0taking it to the Supreme Court on Novemeber 2. \u00a0Please read this article just published in the Los Angeles Times<\/a> and keep yourself informed on this very important effort. \u00a0Let us know your thoughts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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