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To: xzins
The easy answer is 'yes.' Just about anyone can hit anyone is the issue is simply a strike against unsuspecting civilians. They could even kill a lot of people.
However, if the question is, "Can Iraq make launch a militarily effective strike against America?" the answer is 'no.'

I agree, from a military strategy viewpoint. However, consider the damage that a successful biological strike against civilians will do to our economy, our security, our productivity.

A biological attack, in contrast to a localized explosion-type attack, will bring us to our knees from coast to coast, and will take months if not years from which to recover.

13 posted on 03/09/2003 12:45:42 PM PST by Semper911 (For some people, bread and circus are not enough. Hence, FreeRepublic.com)
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To: Semper911
We agree. The can even kill a lot of people and cause great terror.

However, that effort will not be militarily effective. In fact, such an attack could escalate our own response against Iraq. If it's possible for them to lose even more quickly, the military would be released to make that happen.
16 posted on 03/09/2003 12:51:14 PM PST by xzins (Babylon, you have been weighed in the balance and been found wanting!)
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