It looks like we're gonna start seeing government regulations on videogames in the future. (Thanks pup) British Columbia is currently considering government enforced and regulated restrictions on videogames sold in the area.

"We are making sure minors cannot buy or rent inappropriate video games," said Graeme Bowbrick, attorney general of British Columbia. "Such games will also be separated from general release games to prevent minors from viewing or playing them in stores."

Which sounds pretty reasonable right? But then you start to wonder if the government really has a grasp of what videogames are really suitable for what audiences. Rating systems that involve such fuzzy lines as suitability, morality,  and maturity will always come under scrutiny with no clear cut answers. When I see blanket statements like these made by politicians though: ""Video-game violence hurts children and their families," I get the feeling videogames may fall victim to political agendas instead of the greater good much like so many other laws seem to be these days. Just a note, is the rating system on movies voluntary or government regulated? Why should videogames be handled differently?