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 DC>   The primary objective of such attacks are the 
 DC>   sheer terror of a potential death.  

 JF> And that terror can't be generated unless the item in question
 JF> ie.CBW's are not capable of delivering mass deaths.

DC>   It doesn't even have to be real.  Look at the availability 
DC>   of duct tape after the anthrax letters.  

  Yes, a lot of people were scared, and the basis of that fear was the 
'fact' that CBW's can kill a lot of people at one time.



DC>   The actual body count doesn't matter.

JF>   If there is a body count at all, then the 
JF>   threat has materialized.

DC>   Again, not necessary.  

  Using nukes are not necessary, but you still have to have them to back
up your threat.



JF>   Again, CBW's are capable of killing many thousands of people 
JF>   at one time, regardless of how you try to dismiss them, 
JF>   ie.for partisan reasons.

DC>   They still need the means of producing 
DC>   weaponized biologics.  

  Saddam had the means and expertise to do so since the mid 80's.


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http://www.globalsecurity.org/wmd/library/news/iraq/un/971203_sites.htm

      UNSCOM

      Major Sites Associated With Iraq's Past WMD Programs


3 December 1997


  Biological sites:

# 1 - Salman Pak: Laboratory scale research on Anthrax, Botulinum toxin,
Clostridium, perfringens (gas gangrene), mycotoxins, aflatoxins, and
Ricin. Researchers at this site carried out toxicity evaluations of
these agents and examined their growth characteristics and
survivability. Located 40 km SE of Baghdad.

# 2- Al Hakum: This site was specifically designed and constructed as
Iraq's main biological agent production facility. Prior to the Gulf War
this facility produced thousands of lines of Anthrax and concentrated
Botulinum toxin. Hundreds of litres of Clostridium perfringen were also
produced. The site was destroyed by UNSCOM in May and and June 1996.
Located 60 km SW of Baghdad.

# 3 - Daura Foot and Mouth Disease Vaccine Facility. Also known as Al
Manal, this site was taken over by the BW program in fall 1990. Site
conducted initial research on viral warfare agents including:
haemorraghic conjunctivitis, human rota virus, and camelpox. The site
was also used to produce thousands of litres of botulinum toxin. Located
in Southeastern outskirts of Baghdad.

# 4 - The Agricultural and Water Resources Research Centre at Fudaliyah:
Also known as Al Safa, this site was a dedicated aflatoxin production
facility. Nearly 2000 litres of agent were produced. Site was converted
from a scientific agricultural research station. Located in Northeastern
outskirts of Baghdad.

# 5- Taji Single Cell Protein Plant: This site was converted for the
production of hundreds of litres of Botulinum toxin in the late 1980s.
Located 10 km NW of Baghdad.

# 6 - Muthanna State Establishment: Initial location for Iraq's BW
program in 1985/86. Researchers at this site carried out initial toxins
evaluations of several BW agents and examined their growth
characteristics and survivability. Agents investigated include Anthrax,
botulinum toxin, aflatoxin, and ricin. Muthanna also conducted small
scale production of botulinum toxin. BW equipment moved to Salman Pak
in 1987. Muthanna heavily damaged during Gulf War. Muthanna also
provided weaponization expertise to the BW program, primarily CW
munition technology and testing. Located 170 km NW of Baghdad.



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