The Truth about Biological Warfare

The Truth about Biological Warfare

In this document, the author aims to provide current information about BW without the usual sensationalism and exaggeration that typically surround it at this time period. While he says the occurrence of supervirulence (mutations) or a full-on epidemic is questionable, he still believes that BW poses significant risk to the U.S. and the U.S. must ramp up its defense measures.

1953

The author believes that the chance of an epidemic occurring is unlikely with biological weapons at this time, and that there is unnecessary sensationalism regarding BW among civilians. He still notes that concentrated exposure of single pathogenic cells, which has not been attempted yet in BW, is what is most concerning. He also believes other nations may prefer these weapons because they are easy to distribute, easy to deny, only need to be used in small amounts, and can be aimed at plants and crops to have a long-term effect. He emphasizes that we must show to enemies for BW that we are prepared in order to discourage them from launching a bioweapon attack.