Do you really want some 65 year old politician deciding what games you should and should not be able to play? Do you want your games 'diluted' so that they're more acceptable to that 65 year old politician? If your answer is NO then here's your chance to stand up and say so. The Video Game Voters Network has instituted a public Wall of Protest which allows you to simply let your voice be heard. "Video games are being threatened by legislation on both the federal, state and local level, and it is time for gamers to stand up and voice their concerns. The Video Game Voters Network is at the forefront of this battle, we are a movement of American gamers of voting age who are protecting free speech and defending video games from intrusive legislation and regulation. Join us in the fight to defend video games."

If you've ever played a localized version of a video game in a non-North American country, you'll know that things are not what they seem. Blood is green because red blood is upsetting, human opponents don't die they 'teleport', because death is upsetting. Governments have stepped in and said that their people are too fragile to handle the sight of blood, even the adults! Some countries have all out banned violent games, and to some legislators, that's exactly the right idea. But to those of us who play these games, I say, we want our cake! Who are you to say what I, as an adult, can and cannot view in a video game? And what's next - movies? TV? Is Jack Bauer going to have to tazer all his opponents next season? I don't think so. So let's do something about it at the Video Game Voters Network.

"The creation and production of interactive games as an entertainment medium is burgeoning, and video games are redefining entertainment, games continue to explore new creative frontiers by featuring massive multi-player games, increasingly life-like graphics and sophisticated interactive storylines."

Now I understand that those of you with children are aware that some content may not be suitable for their maturity level and that is why we have ESRB ratings. But you're an adult now; wouldn't you like to edit your own content rather than having a politician edit it for you?

"Game content is constitutionally protected, and efforts to regulate the distribution of games and their content is dangerous, unwarranted, and an infringement on the free speech and artistic rights of game creators. Government does not regulate access to or sale of movies, books, and cable TV. There is no government mandate to show ID when seeing or buying an R-rated movie, and there is no reason to hold video games to higher scrutiny. These legislative actions on video games by politicians, many of whom don't even know how to play them, creates a double standard for this innovative medium. But if the attack on video games works, what's to stop elected officials from going after the other media we enjoy also? Government regulation based on games' content will stifle creativity, and will have a chilling effect on game publishers who may feel the need to dilute content due to the threat of government action and fines."

Join the Wall of Protest and let your voice be heard.