Forcing evil dictators to buy a Zune

The US is imposing sanctions on North Korea, preventing luxury items such as Ipods and plasma TVs from falling into the hands of evil dictator Kim Jong Il. Really? This is how we deal with crazy dictators who have nuclear capability?

I suppose it makes sense in a ridiculous sort of way. Ever sneak a few packs of Cuban cigars through customs by hiding them deep in your suitcase when you return from your vacation in Mexico? Well, remember how you felt when you did that? You probably felt silly and then thought to yourself "this stupid US trade embargo is pretty irritating--has it actually accomplished anything?" I imagine this is the same feeling of annoyance Kim Jong Il will get whenever he wishes to buy his mistress an Ipod.