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Yes, Violent Video Games are Protected by the First Amendment

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November 2, 2010
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Yes, Violent Video Games are Protected by the First Amendment
Today the Supreme Court hears oral arguments in a case involving California's blocked attempt to ban video game sales to minors, and if common sense prevails, it should uphold the verdicts of the lower courts that ruled the law unconstitutional. - Matt Peckham, PCWorld
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