The Internet cannot be censored because it is a worldwide medium. If a governing body passes laws pertaining to one Web site, you can bet there will be a similar Web site that will pop up in another part of the world that will not be subject to laws abroad. Every country has a right to enforce in its citizens' best interests. The Internet is not an exception. The collectibles the court referred to included items such as swastika flags and Nazi uniforms.
French law prohibits the sale or display of objects that incite racial hatred.
If prohibiting the sale of such memorabilia would help curtail racial hatred, the law appears to have solid reasoning and deserves careful consideration. We are all governed by laws. The decision confirmed a previous ruling in May of this year by the same judge. Before getting enraged about the court's recent decision, a few things should be taken into consideration. What is at issue here is an Internet auction site, not the removal of a newspaper or censorship of information.