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Alert Capitol Hill & Share the FTC Report

A new report from the Federal Trade Commission supports what gamers have known for some time; the video game industry's leadership in its self-regulatory programs is working. Parents are becoming more aware and more involved every day and government regulation is unnecessary and unconstitutional. Write your Senators and Representative; let them know about the new FTC report and where you stand on government regulation of video games!

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Subject: Video Game Self-Regulation Supported by FTC
Dear Decision Maker:

I am writing to bring your attention to the recently released Federal Trade Commission report that acknowledged the video game industry's leadership in its self-regulatory programs that provide parents the tools they need to make the best video game purchasing and rental choices for their families.

The report stated that the video game rating system is a "useful and important tool" for parents and retailers have made "substantial improvement" in limiting sales of Mature-rated games to minors.

Some of the most interesting statistics presented in the report are:

> Nearly nine in ten parents (87%) and 75% of children said they are aware that the game rating system exists (compared to 61% of parents and 73% of children reported in 2000). More than eight in ten parents say they are aware of and at least slightly familiar with the system.

> 94% percent of parents said the ESRB ratings are easy to understand up from 77% in 2000 and 87% are either very or somewhat satisfied with the ESRB system up from 76% in 2000.

> Parental involvement with the purchase or rental of games is up to 89% from 84% in 2000.

> The number of parents who restrict the games their children play is up to 85% from 69% in 2000.

> Enforcement rates for video game retailers have reached similar levels to those of theater owners', which are considered to be the gold standard.

As a concerned citizen, a voter, and a gamer, I wanted to make you aware of this report. The system is working, parents are becoming more aware and more involved every day; and government interference is unnecessary and often unconstitutional. My hope is that you will keep this information in mind if harmful video game legislation is proposed.

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