Bioterrorism

topics that'll be discussed

• My opinion
• The other side's P.O.V.
• Why is bioterrorism a big deal?
• Why has there been no attacks?
• Why is it the future weapon of terror?

my opinion

• It's one of the biggest threats ever made.
• This will inflict fear upon countries.
• If attacks are successful, it'll mean the end of that society.
• No attacks have been recorded, but we should stay in high alert.

The other side's P.O.V.

• Al-Qeada is trying to possess nuclear weapons.
• No bioterrorist attacks have occurred.
• A nuclear catastrophe is more likely to happen.

Why is bioterrorism a big deal?

• The threat is a very real one and should be taken seriously.
• It is a great danger to national security.
• Bioterrorist attacks will dwarf the nuclear threat.

Why has there been no attacks?

• They have to overcome medical challenges.
• Find a virus with no cure.
• Keep pathogens in natural environments.
• If not done, it'll destroy the virus.

Why is it the future weapon of terror?

• It'll cause major panic and chaos.
• Scientists have to study the pathogen closely.
• It could take years to find a cure.
• By the time they find one, it'll probably be too late.

Citations

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Slocombe, Walter, and Daniel Gerstein. "The Day Before." Proceedings. Oct. 2010: 40. SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 20 May. 2014.

"Bioterrorist Threat Dwarfs Nuclear Risk." OxResearch Daily Brief Service. 30 Jul. 2010: 1. SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 20 May. 2014.

Monroe, Robert R. "A Perfect Storm Over Nuclear Weapons." Air & Space Power Journal. 01 Sep. 2009: n.p. SIRS Government Reporter. Web. 20 May. 2014.

Biden, Joe. "The President's Nuclear Vision." Wall Street Journal. 29 Jan. 2010: A. 15. SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 20 May. 2014.

Allison, Graham. "Nuclear Disorder." Foreign Affairs Vol. 89, No.1. Jan/Feb 2010: 74-85. SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 20 May. 2014.