Anthrax In Senate Ventilation

Sky News ^ | Last Modified: 15:39 UK, Wednesday October 17, 2001

[Jeff Head]

If it too is weapons grade (in the ventilation system) then this is VERY bad ... particularly depending on how long it has been there.

We are under attack folks ... major attack.

[surfer]

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[B Knotts]

Is it time to bring out the nukes?

[prambo]

It's been time for targeting of tactical nukes for, oh, since 11 SEP 01, I would say.

prambo

[maquiladora]

5,000+ people died in the WTC+Pentagon attack.....

We didn't nuke then, so why would we nuke when only 1 person has died in this attack?

We'd have to see massive casualty figures before George would even consider using nuclear weapons.

More than likely what we will see is cruise missiles strikes against Iraqi targets in a few weeks time.

[ALASKA]

We should trace it to source then answer WMD with WMD!!

[cajungirl]

I wonder how long that letter was around before everyone realized what it was. If it was waved around, fell on the floor, yadda, yadda, then the spores could have been sucked into the air return. If on the other hand they knew what they had immediately, then the spores in the ventilation system don't make sense. My husband has been saying the letters are only a fraction of what they are planning to do. He wonders if the letters are just little threats while the big mass exposure is coming another way. He got a fifteen page fax from the CDC yesterday and another today. So the CDC is notifying people.

[AuntToots]

The discovery of Anthrax in the ventilating system: did it only come from the letter sent to Daschel's office? Or are we looking at something bigger? Is this never going to end?

[B Knotts]

You're right, of course...but I do think that attacking our very institutions of government does up the ante a bit.

[1Old Pro]

BREAKING: The Capital/Congress to be shut down for 2 days to clean up.

[sphinx]

More than likely what we will see is cruise missiles strikes against Iraqi targets in a few weeks time.

One war at a time. First we install a successor government in Afghanistan. The challenge for Bush will be keeping the momentum going for phase two.

If terrorist attacks continue or escalate, that may not be a problem.

[LouD]

Is it time to bring out the nukes?

Yes.

[twntaipan]

Here's my humble assessment of the situation. The first anthrax letters to American Media and other places were intended to alert the senses of the people. The hoaxes, some of which were probably sent by the "peace-loving Muslims", are "amplifiers" for effect. Now comes the real thing.

[NorseWood]

Start cleaning Congress now . . . start with Clinton!

[Northpaw]

This strain is so refined that it is considered 'airbone'. This is weapons grade, probably from Iraq. Notice that each day, it gets worse. When do we finally say F-YOU and nuke them?

[classygreeneyedblonde]

How did these 22 people become infected...was it when the letter was opened....does this mean the anthrax was released in the air, is that how they got it....did they all touch the envelope....im lost

[maquiladora]

I do think that attacking our very institutions of government does up the ante a bit.

Lets not forget the attack on the Pantagon?

Of course, when the proof of Iraq's direct involvement comes to light, well, that will really change things....

But I still don't feel that it's feasible for the US to launch nukes at this stage....later though, if this continues to worsen, then it's a real possibility.

If I was Saddam, I'd start digging fast.

[ConservativeNJdad]

This is weapons grade, probably from Iraq

It can't be from Iraq---I saw some newspaper article yesterday that said it was some right-wing militia groups in Michigan.

[1Old Pro]

We had better put a stop to this soon. We also need to figure out real quick if Saddam is to blame and get him before he becomes and official target and hides.