Biological WarfareI believe that biological warfare should not be an option in warfare because it is expensive, could cause a high number of casualties, and could cause severe contamination of anything left after the use of biological weapons. Others believe biological warfare should be an option because it is rapid and kills many areas at once and could be more powerful than the most lethal chemical warfare agents. At a time in history when such unique situations are impacting our government, our nation, our foreign policy, and our world, it is important that we, as a nation, do everything we can to assist in the dramatic diplomatic decisions that affect well-being. of this great nation. Throughout history, America has prevailed in numerous battles, hardships, depressions, and complicated policies that, in all conclusions, have made it powerful, yet vulnerable. With the growing effect that the potential for war on one or even two fronts has on the citizens of our country, it is harmful to continue to keep everyone involved in this training situation. An increasingly terrifying mechanism that terrorist cells, among others, can use against a state like ours is biological warfare. Continued education, preparedness, and prevention of biological weapons are a key factor in defending the United States of America and the world from the devastation these weapons of mass destruction can cause. As an ancient scholar popularly stated, “Knowledge is Energy”. This phrase can be applied to almost every aspect of human life, including even our government and our nation. Educated people feel informed and involved in matters of government, and is therefore... middle of paper... arfare. Subsequently it could cause a huge number of casualties and perhaps kill the entire nation or the entire world. Finally, biological warfare could cause contamination of any remains after an attack and this contamination would sooner or later kill some of these remains. ResourcesPearson, G. International Security Information Service Intentional Disease: Why Biological Warfare Is a Real Concern. Retrieved April 1, 2003, from http://www.isis-europe.org/. isiseu/english/no6.htmlDobbs, L. (2002). The economy is the focus. US News and World Report, 40. Retrieved April 3, 2003, from Academic Search Premier Database. 2002). Biological weapons, biodiversity and ecocide: potential effects of biological weapons on biological diversity. Bioscience, 582. Retrieved April 3, 2003, from the Academic Search Premier database.