[wtallis]

That's missing the aspect where exceptions to the ban can be granted by the DoD or DHS, so in practice the outcome will be that effectively all routers need to appease the national security apparatus before getting FCC approval.

[kelnos]

Right, hence the toplevel commenter's bit about "it usually signals the start of the kleptocrat activities."

[idiotsecant]

Or 'appease' the palms of a few politicians.