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2004-12-30 Terror Networks & Islam

Technical hurdles the main obstacle between Binny and biowarfare

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Posted by Dan Darling 2004-12-30 1:42:29 AM|| || Front Page|| [6 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 You know, All these reports abt. binny and bioweapons has me convinced of one thing-

It is extremely unlikely.

First of all, the technical skill to produce and deploy is hard. Very hard for these guys. Its easier, and has a higher likelyhood of sucess to brew up some nitro-urea and rent a ryder truck...

Secondly, (talking thru hat here) when you get right down to it, bioweapons aren't all that effective. Scary as hell, yes. Able to cause Hausfraus and beurocrats to keel over from fright, yes. But actual mass casualty generators, no. As the anthrax attacks after 9/11 demo'd, you arent likely to kill lots o' people. (BTW, I wonder how the FBI investigation is going? is it filed under cold cases yet?)

As an additional consideration, all the scare mongering abt Smallpox ignores one little fact-- we are much more capapble of handling disease outbreak than we were in 1918. Public health measures are much improved, and persional medical care will greatly increase survival rates.

Lastly, I would suggest that anyting put out by anyone associated in any way with the CIA be taken with several spoonfulls of salt, if past performance is any guide.

Posted by N Guard 2004-12-30 9:59:23 AM|| 2004-12-30 9:59:23 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 Biowar is terribly misunderstood, and just not cost effective when directed against people. It has so many downsides and drawbacks that it just isn't worth it, compared to more conventional attacks.

Posted by Anonymoose 2004-12-30 9:59:32 AM|| 2004-12-30 9:59:32 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 agreed that a successful attack would be horrendous, but you actually have greater risk from food handlers not washing their hands after using the restroom. E Coli - is not your friend

Posted by Frank G 2004-12-30 10:09:19 AM|| 2004-12-30 10:09:19 AM|| Front Page Top

#4 Well, this Whopper is history. Thanks Frank!

Posted by Shipman 2004-12-30 10:50:53 AM|| 2004-12-30 10:50:53 AM|| Front Page Top

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