09-15-2015, 10:17 AM
"... I realized that we're just inept"
Yes, but then there are those moments when we're really, really good at developing new means of destruction, and how to use them.
I completely agree with your observation regarding microbes/bacteria/germs/bugs/whatever..
Native Americans were wiped out, partly by the invading Europeans' weapons, but mainly by their germs. The first anthrax attacks post-9/11 were an indication that "terrorists" are aware of this weapon. Ineptitude of execution allowed those probing attacks to be foiled--- for now.
The possibility of such an attack, if planned better, scares the holy shit outta me. Consider the hysteria that broke out over ebola, and then consider the exponential effect of such outbreaks in the US. You can bet yer ass that the psychos are studying this very hard, and we can only bank on ineptitude stalling them for so long...
Yes, but then there are those moments when we're really, really good at developing new means of destruction, and how to use them.
I completely agree with your observation regarding microbes/bacteria/germs/bugs/whatever..
Native Americans were wiped out, partly by the invading Europeans' weapons, but mainly by their germs. The first anthrax attacks post-9/11 were an indication that "terrorists" are aware of this weapon. Ineptitude of execution allowed those probing attacks to be foiled--- for now.
The possibility of such an attack, if planned better, scares the holy shit outta me. Consider the hysteria that broke out over ebola, and then consider the exponential effect of such outbreaks in the US. You can bet yer ass that the psychos are studying this very hard, and we can only bank on ineptitude stalling them for so long...