This past Thursday our whole media class reenacted the violent video game Supreme Court argument. We were all assigned a part on Tuesday and then came to class prepared to act out our part. I was a lawyer. Let's just say I am so glad I am not ever going to be a lawyer. Haha. I texted my cousin Taylor who actually wants to be a lawyer (& is going to BYU Law School right now) and begged for help. He gave me some quick pointers through text that were helpful. :)
This is part my class all dressed up for the court.
I defended the side for "Protection of Minors" [make a law that minors cannot purchase (M)ature rated video games] and asked a witness (mine was Arnold Schwarzenegger...who was played by Cami Whitaker) from that side questions. I also cross-examined the other side called "Freedom of Speech". It was nerve racking! I had to read and prepare questions for both witnesses. I had two minutes to ask questions to each. Craziness.
Unfortunately the judges decided to go with the "Freedom of Speech" side. This is also how the real supreme court ruled. You can hear some of the real discussion by clicking here.
I am so glad I'll never have to be a lawyer ever again either! I don't know why I even offered to be one. I'm horrible at that kind of stuff and I get super nervous. Overall, it was a good experience though and I learned some beneficial things about the research.
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