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Violent Video Games
 
The Future

The U.S. is one of only a few countries where people have the freedom of speech. There are some limits to free speech in the United States. The First Amendment does not protect fighting words. It does protect peaceful protests, but not violent protests.

Should stores be allowed to sell violent video games to young people? Does the First Amendment protect violent video games as a type of free speech?

Issue History: Violent Video Games