Monday, November 06, 2006
Don't Forget To Vote.
If you are a U.S. citizen and registered to vote... tomorrow's your big chance.
The average gamer is around 30 years old. Maybe not a very politically active age, but old enough to vote and make a difference. Tired of having games and the freedom of speech attacked by political leaders seeking a quick grab on "family values" points? Make your voice heard!
For a couple of guides as to who may be the most and least friendly towards technology and gaming, here's some useful info:
http://news.com.com/Technology+voter+guide+2006+-+Grading+Congress+on+tech+cred/2009-1040_3-6131719.html
http://www.joystiq.com/2006/10/13/the-political-game-do-game-laws-help-or-hurt-candidates/
Alas, in my state, the "digital Joe McCarthy," Orrin Hatch, looks to be ahead in the polls against democratic challenger Pete Ashdown, a technologically savvy business owner (AND A GAMER!). Too bad. I don't expect an upset... but it would be cool.
As always, have fun!
UPDATE:
As another resource, here's today's column at GamePolitics.com,
"Election Day Special Coverage - Races We’ll Be Watching”
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Story: I went to the elementary school this morning and saw a flag and signs out front. They had these cool machines where you poke the funny names on a screen, and they gave me a sticker when it said I was done.
Moral: Informed voting is critical. Encourage the informed to vote, and discorage anyone from voting if they don't recognize any of the names of people running for office. Then teach them to be informed for the next go around. Jay not only knows WHO he's voting for, and WHY, but he's actively been involved in issues discussed by the state legislature. He deserves his sticker.
Moral: Informed voting is critical. Encourage the informed to vote, and discorage anyone from voting if they don't recognize any of the names of people running for office. Then teach them to be informed for the next go around. Jay not only knows WHO he's voting for, and WHY, but he's actively been involved in issues discussed by the state legislature. He deserves his sticker.
I voted 3rd party in Illinois, and while Blagojevich still won, the Green Party did manage to get over 10% of the vote. Not only did it send a message that people are tired of both the Democrats and the Republicans, but it also means that a third party will get the benefits at the next election that were previously reserved for just two.
I wish I could have found some info before I voted regarded which candidates would be a bit more friendly towards games rather than just not voting for people who aren't.
I wish I could have found some info before I voted regarded which candidates would be a bit more friendly towards games rather than just not voting for people who aren't.
Yeah. The only "pro-game" win I can think of in my state was Representative-elect Carl Wimmer, who is taking over David "Videogames Are Porn" Hogue's position. Mr. Wimmer was nice enough to talk to my wife prior to the primaries, and expressed his feeling that the government should not be involved in videogame legislation, though he was personally against violent videogames.
I am particularly annoyed that we are going to be stuck with Hatch and Matheson for another term. I was not in Matheson's district, so there was little I could do, but at least I put in my vote for the more gamer-friendly (and technology-friendly) candidate running against Hatch. But Hatch as the backing of the entire Multi-Level Marketing industry, which thrives here in Utah.
Ah, well.
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I am particularly annoyed that we are going to be stuck with Hatch and Matheson for another term. I was not in Matheson's district, so there was little I could do, but at least I put in my vote for the more gamer-friendly (and technology-friendly) candidate running against Hatch. But Hatch as the backing of the entire Multi-Level Marketing industry, which thrives here in Utah.
Ah, well.
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