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[myschyf]

An Illinois-based theater chain, GKC Theatres, has begun issuing special "R-Cards" to teenagers, which allows them to see R-rated movies, ABC News reported Tuesday. In order to receive one of the cards, an adult guardian must come to the box office, fill out a form in which they say they approve of the teenager's attending an R-rated film, and pay a $2 fee. But outgoing MPAA President Jack Valenti has expressed opposition to the cards, saying: "I think it distorts and ruptures the intent of this voluntary film ratings system. All R-rated films are not alike." (From here, third from the top)

Well Jack, that's true. Of course, not all teenagers are alike either. But I guess that's beside the point.

Comments

[kshandra]

And it's old hat. I had one of those for a local second-run theater when I was 13.

[scarletts-momma.livejournal.com]

My ex told me about this and I gotta say there is nothing wrong with it. If I felt my kid could handle the movies, I would sign the card. The MPAA has a complete monopoly on the raiting system that is not equal, but completely bias.

[dandelion-diva.livejournal.com]

Oh, I have no problem with the cards...I think they're a great idea, as long as the parent/guardian is doing it becuase the kid's ready for R rated movies, not just to be liked.

I think Jack Valenti is a big ol' twit.:)

Gessi

[drdemure.livejournal.com]

I like the idea because it puts the decision of what a child can or cannot watch back into the hands in which it belongs, the parents, not the film industry. Jack needs to mind his owned damned business.