The issue of counterfeit products is an interesting one, and I agree completely with them it can even come to be a safety issue with some sorts of parts like cl

The issue of counterfeit products is an interesting one, and I agree completely with them it can even come to be a safety issue with some sorts of parts like climbing gear, and airplane and car parts, all of which have counterfeiting problems which have likely resulted in deaths and accidents. Rather than ban "rogue" overseas web sites offering such goods though, why not have a central registry where counterfeiters can be reported and consumers can check with before buying. A lady at work was telling me she was going to buy $1000 french designer shoes for $50 from a discount web site. I pointed out to her it was obviously either counterfeit or a credit card stealing site. That stopped her, but not everyone has someone to advise them on these matters. A reputable site that validates claims, to protect the public, would be something useful the government could do, without also giving it power that can be abused to censor free speech.