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New Bill Could Raise Video Game Prices

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Posted: 9:23 PM Jan 5, 2008
Last Updated: 9:23 PM Jan 5, 2008

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Wisconsin video game lovers could soon have to shell out more cash. That's if a new bill passes.

Senator Jon Erpenbach has proposed a bill that would raise the age of an adult in court from 17 to 18.

That would drive up court costs for the juvenile justice system.

Under Erpenbach's bill, the new expenses would be paid for with a one percent surcharge on games.

The fee would add about 60 cents to the popular Halo 3 game and $2.50 more on a Wii gaming system.

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Posted by: John Location: washington state on Jan 7, 2008 at 10:14 PM
did the vilance come befor the games or after the games. the vilance is here because there is a markit for it.

Posted by: Douglas Location: Beaver Dam on Jan 7, 2008 at 08:35 AM
This is ridiculous! Senator Jon Erpenbach needs to go. Taxing games like cigarettes and alcohol now. Why doesn't he tax something he enjoys like hunting. Average age of a video gamer is 30 so don't give me that crap that no one will care if you raise prices. And why would you raise the "adult" age anyway? IF they are responsible enough to drive they better be able to know the difference from right and wrong. If you change the "adult" age to 18 then change the legal drive age to 18 and see how well that goes, Which of course it wouldn't.

Posted by: Michelle Location: Fall Creek on Jan 7, 2008 at 07:50 AM
Hey now some one else knows how us smokers feel!!!!!I once again call this discrimination!

Posted by: Brenna Location: Johnson on Jan 6, 2008 at 09:21 PM
What a ridiculous waste of time and money! Juveniles are tried as adults dependent on the crime, so why have an "official" bill that in essence will bog down the juvenile system. I have 4 children who enjoy gaming systems, and I don't feel as though they (or me as a consumer) should be charged an additional tax because some kids need an extra year to be slapped on the wrist instead of being tried as an adult. If Senator Erpenbach is that concerned with one year, maybe he should find a way for the affected "juveniles" to work off their debt to society, not punish the general public for a crime they didn't commit.

Posted by: Greg Location: Chetek on Jan 6, 2008 at 01:49 PM
An new twist on the Boston Tea Party. "The Madison Wii Party" Taxes will only get worse.

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