I have been following with some interest the Bar Trial against Jack Thompson at Gamepolitics.comand I can tell you I am torn with this issue. I mean, don’t get me wrong, I’m all for this guy to get disbarred NOW. He’s an asshole, a jerk and oh so many other words come to mind when I think of him. However, IN THEORY his “crusade” is a good one. Not to sell M rated games to kids. He’s just going at it the wrong way. Let me try to get my thoughts straight:

Thompson CLAIMS that all he wants is for companies to stop selling M rated games (which should only be sold to people over the age of 17), however, whenever he starts any kind of action against new games he wants the ban to cover EVERYONE. So THAT’s where his crusade goes wrong.

You see… I’m a gamer, not a big one, but I enjoy games. I am 30 years old, and I plan on playing any damn game I want.

Also, I would like you to read those series. They are outstandingly unbelievable. Someone like him shouldn’t be an attorney. My grandfather was an attorney and I am SURE if he saw what Thompson does in court he would probably put him in his place. A beautiful example could be:

Jack Thompson: Do you recall my cursing at you?
Clatus Junkin: I do not recall you cursing
Jack Thompson: In fact, I told you to go fuck yourself, didn’t I?
Clatus Junkin: You may have
Jack Thompson: I can assure you I said that. Do you recall any harsh words or any reason for harsh words between you and me?

Go ahead, give them a read… you’ll laugh, you’ll get angry, and you’ll be amazed at how stupid someone can be.

Mr.Thompson, I would approve of your idea of not selling M rated games to minors. However, I don’t believe Target, Best Buy, Circuit CIty, or even Take Two or any other gaming companies, are to blame if these kids get their hands on them. I’ve bought mature stuff (movies, games) at these places. They always, ALWAYS card me for them, and I’m 30 years old. If Take Two sells their stuff online, you need to have a credit card, which, if I recall correctly you get only after 18 years old or with a parent or guardian’s permission. I had mine at age 17. But my father was always checking out what I was buying. Don’t ALL parents do that?

However, please don’t mess with adults. Adults should get whatever fucking game they want to get, no matter how gory, sexy or violent it is.

Oh, also… I have played video games since Atari came out, I had every damn console that came out thanks to wonderful parents. My 5 year old brother played Mortal Kombat and won over me every time way back then. We are both smart adults now, both with finished careers and good jobs. I have also finished a Master’s Degree three years ago and I am happy to report I live on my own and have a lot to do in my life. So why are us gamers supposed to “get a life”? Why are we “stupid” in your eyes?

Oh also… as of the moment of writing this blog entry, I work for a gaming company. Am I EEEEEVIIIIILLL????

*sigh*