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Congratulate Senator Yee and Urge Him to Stand Up for Video Games

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One of the main architects of the unconstitutional attacks on computer and video games is California State Senator Leland Yee -- the creator and main sponsor of Californias unconstitutional video game law now before the U.S. Supreme Court. It pushes to restrict gamers rights and the creative freedoms of video game developers.

Somehow, Senator Yee is receiving an award for legislation supporting government transparency and journalists rights.

Maybe nows a good time for Senator Yee to brush up on the First Amendment and remember that video games are free speech and should be protected by the First Amendment.

Join us in writing to Senator Yee, congratulating him on receiving this award, but urging him to carry that First Amendment vigilance to our passion and stop attacking gamers and video games.

Tell Sen. Yee to Stand Up for Video Games as Free Speech

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Sen. Leland Yee

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Subject*		Talking Points Writing Tips * Sen. Yee's support for legislation that restricts video games is incongruous with the spirit of the award * Free speech protections should extend to video games, just like books, movies, and music * Parents can make their own choices about the games their kids play * Be sure to sign your name at the end! Feel free to use the sample letter we’ve provided, or modify it as you see fit Be factual and offer your opinions, but avoid hateful and personal comments Re-read your letter before submitting it to check for spelling and grammar errors Be sure to sign your name at the end!
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	Dear Senator Yee, As a Californian, I am writing to congratulate you on your award from the First Amendment Coalition. I agree with you that free speech is critically important to our society, and I am glad you are committed to protecting it. However, that is also why I am surprised by your refusal to extend those same protections to video games, which are first-amendment protected materials as other media. It should be up to parents to decide what games their kids play, not the government. And, the Entertainment Software Rating Board makes it a lot easier for parents to make informed, educated decisions. Regulation of speech is not the answer. I hope you will use the Beacon Award as a call to action on video games. They deserve the same free speech protections -- and the same support from you -- as books, movies, and music. Congratulations on your award. I hope you choose to live up to its calling. Sincerely,
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