I asked:
“why couldn’t be done under a hood on a small scale?”
You responded.
“I think we’ve been through this a couple dozen times a half dozen years ago.”
Allan, I realize you have someone at Porton Down who is expert on such an issue and realize you don’t make the point casually. As for published reports, I will gather up the names of 5 scientists who say a BL-3 is sufficient for everyone you name who thinks a BL-4 is sufficient. Then we can weed out from my list any who you persuade me are not qualified to speak to the question (by reason of lack of experience). I’m sure many quoted experts are speaking beyond their learning on the subject. I would even be glad to contact the Porton Down scientist you name to explain to her what is published about the views of these other experts. My view of ATCC and the Center for Biodefense, coioncidentally, are from someone with BL-4 experience who called me and said that Ali had unrestricted access to ATCC facilities given ATCC co-sponsored his program and so there are BL-4 people I could call.
My personal answer is that it was charged AFTER insertion into the envelope — but that’s so cutting edge and top secret that I had to make it up without the benefit of a credentialed expert. I make the offer of cited expertise only on the debate generally of BL-3 versus BL-4. And I’d also be glad to contact anyone you like for emailed confirmation their view hasn’t changed. I’m always open to learning something but can’t rely on some web poster’s unsupported assertion.
I think Mr. Redacted from TrebelRebel’s email may prove to be from Battelle rather than Ft. Detrick, which would be a powerful point and consistent with what you are argue assuming Battelle has a BL-4. If you are right, it may be the key to understanding the whole case. Catherine Herridge knows this and should press on the point.
Who did have a BL-4 at the time? Plum Island? — which Ft. Detrick people were asked about in early polygraphs. Who else?
Perhaps the minimum requirement for an expert should be that they’ve worked in a BL-3. (A judge otherwise would exclude their testimony upon a motion to strike).
I didn’t mean Porton Down. I meant Suffield in Canada. And of course I may be mistaken on that also. You haven’t named an expert.
I do not ‘have’ anyone at Porton Down who is an expert.
Please list the 5 experts who think BL3 is sufficient.
I’d be especially interested to know if William Patrick is one of them.
or Spertzel.
Do you know his opinion?