[Lion's Cub]

It is intentionally detonated like a hand grenade, and cannot be released accidentally. (Snip)

The gas isn’t available at local Army and Navy stores or weapons dealers, Foust said. Police have to request it using official letterhead.

“This isn’t something that can be purchased over the counter,” he said.

That pretty much rules out accidents, kids, or pranks.

[honway]

Until further evidence is available, I would not rule out that this is another message from Saddam. The last time he sent a message it was through the mail.

I believe that the anthrax mailings were intended to deter a U.S. attack on Iraq.

Deterence equals will times capability.

I believe it is clear if we attack Iraq and threaten his regime, Saddam has the will to use biological and chemical weapons against the U.S.population. The only unknown is does he have the capability?

The intent of the anthrax mailings was a small demonstration of Iraq's capability, in my opinion.

Even if this particular event is unrelated to Iraq, it demonstates our vulnerabiliy considering the very real possibility that some of the thousands of former Iraqi POWs resettled in the U.S. are still loyal to Saddam.