He was so disturbed that he's now sponsoring legislation that would prohibit video arcade owners from allowing minors to play gory games. The Senate Business, Labor and Economic Development Committee opened testimony Monday on SB59. She has waged war on violent games since the Columbine massacre. The two killers were reportedly avid violent video game players.
Kids get points for killing people.
This was not Shimotakahara's first appearance before a legislative body. She testified before the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee in March. The state committee delayed action on the bill, pending amendments. Her father, Dr. Steven Shimotakahara, also testified before the committee for the Oregon Medical Association. The American Civil Liberties Union opposed the bill, arguing that it violates free speech.