Violent Game Bill Tossed from House

Late on Wednesday, the latest bill to propose a ban on the sale of "violent media" was tossed out of the House of Representatives as the gun bill gained more attention during a debate over guns and youth.

The bill was tossed after the House voted down (282-146) Henry Hyde's proposal to limit the sale and rental of violent games, pictures, and books to anyone under the age of 17. Violators would spend up to five years in jail.

"We would have a police force of what is violent. Who would set the guidelines?'' said Florida Republican Mark Foley. "What's the first offense? Home Alone? Ben Hur? Private Ryan?"

The vote concerning the sale of guns at gun shows is up for a vote on Thursday. Many have rallied behind Clinton to support a 72-hour waiting period (originally passed by the Senate) for those who want to purchase firearms at gun shows. The waiting period would let law-enforcement employees search into the backgrounds of purchasers. But a group of other representatives allied with the powerful National Rifle Association are pushing to lessen that waiting period to only 24 hours. So the latest battle is over, and it appears that gamers have won.