OVERALL IMMORAL
Firstly, even though one could use other terms to describe biological warfare, one must admit that this form of weaponry is irrevocably terroristic. I cannot understand how any logical-thinking person could approve of performing such a devious deed. Nor can I understand how one could despise terrorists such as Saddam Hussein, but be comfortable with biological warfare. According to the SIU School of Medicine, a kilogram of Anthrax, a common name among biological agents used, is described as being strong enough to eliminate up to one-hundred-thousand humans off of the face of the earth (Overview). If that’s not terrorism, I don’t know what is. In fact, another commonly used word for this is bioterrorism. Terrorism is even in the name.
Secondly, this method of war is downright cowardly. Sure, a typical argument against this would consist of stating that this is a good tactic for defense. However, this is not true. …show more content…
The Ready Campaign, a campaign created by people devoted to informing the public about how they can be ready for any disaster states, “biological agents are organisms or toxins that can kill or incapacitate people, livestock, and crops” (Ready Campaign). A terrorist or group might mean to spread biological agents and target a certain group of people, but the effect just doesn’t stop there. It spreads to animals, insects (even environmentally-crucial ones such as bees), and even plants. Also, one must keep in mind when preparing to murder thousands of people, that biological warfare affects nurturing mothers, hard-working fathers, and innocent children, not just the ‘enemy,’ whoever that may be. It can also kill pregnant women, wise teachers, understanding preachers and aspirational teenagers; all of which are innocent, none deserving of such an untimely
Firstly, even though one could use other terms to describe biological warfare, one must admit that this form of weaponry is irrevocably terroristic. I cannot understand how any logical-thinking person could approve of performing such a devious deed. Nor can I understand how one could despise terrorists such as Saddam Hussein, but be comfortable with biological warfare. According to the SIU School of Medicine, a kilogram of Anthrax, a common name among biological agents used, is described as being strong enough to eliminate up to one-hundred-thousand humans off of the face of the earth (Overview). If that’s not terrorism, I don’t know what is. In fact, another commonly used word for this is bioterrorism. Terrorism is even in the name.
Secondly, this method of war is downright cowardly. Sure, a typical argument against this would consist of stating that this is a good tactic for defense. However, this is not true. …show more content…
The Ready Campaign, a campaign created by people devoted to informing the public about how they can be ready for any disaster states, “biological agents are organisms or toxins that can kill or incapacitate people, livestock, and crops” (Ready Campaign). A terrorist or group might mean to spread biological agents and target a certain group of people, but the effect just doesn’t stop there. It spreads to animals, insects (even environmentally-crucial ones such as bees), and even plants. Also, one must keep in mind when preparing to murder thousands of people, that biological warfare affects nurturing mothers, hard-working fathers, and innocent children, not just the ‘enemy,’ whoever that may be. It can also kill pregnant women, wise teachers, understanding preachers and aspirational teenagers; all of which are innocent, none deserving of such an untimely