Although there are many ways for these sites to combat such actions. I know for a fact that one torrent site even considered buying a derelict oil rig and using it to start its own sovereign country where it could make its own laws regarding copyright.
Also, many of the sites are continually shut down and reopened short time later.
I have a feeling the govt. will always be at least one step behind any of the pirates out there...
Too many people use youtube. It's become their virtual life. There would be panic, chaos, anarchy. x.x lol No way in hell they're shutting down youtube believe that.