NationStates Jolt Archive


Animated Show Causes seizures

Letila
20-06-2004, 16:27
Situation: After an episode of @@nation@@ Rangers caused seizures in numerous viewers because of a scene with flashing red and blue lights, parents are pushing for the banning of the show to protect children, many of whom watch the show religiously.

Not Valid: valid for all nations.

Option 1: "This show must be banned. I don't want my kids getting seizures," @@randomname@@ says. "It's not like I'm one of those nuts trying to ban all TV. Just ban this one show. Please think of the children," the concerned parent continues.
Effect: Lower civil rights, medical priorty increases
Text: shows are carefully checked to make sure they don't cause seizures

Option 2: "Ban @@nation@@ Ranger! Never! It is the greatest series ever! If you want to ban something so bad, wouldn't it be better to ban reality TV or something, but please don't ban this show," Says a fan whose room is filled with @@nation@@ Ranger merchandise.
Effect: civil rights increase, medical priorty decreases
Text: @@nation@@ ranger fans are regularly hospitalized

Option 3: "I've been thinking about this whole situation. Maybe we could use this as a weapon. By taking a huge projector screen and showing the seizure clip, we can incapacitate enemy soldiers," says a military advisor, "It may seem dirty, but we could use the advantage in upcoming wars."
Effect: military funding increases
Text: @@nation@@'s enemies have been forced to exclude seizure-prone people from their armies

Option 4: "I say we ban all TV. This is just the tip of the iceberg. If we don't do something, TV could kill us all or at least make us sin," says a very concerned parent, "And don't you dare televise this!" they add.
Effect: civil rights drop, devoutness increases
Text: the Church of @@nation@@ has organized TV smashing days

Any suggestions on issue effects?

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Free Outer Eugenia
20-06-2004, 18:08
How about an option banning all TV? And one that calls for a rating system?

"The following program may cause your child to choke on his/her tongue"
Letila
20-06-2004, 23:24
Hey, that's not a bad idea.

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