Biological warfare I believe that biological warfare should not be an option in war because it is expensive, it could cause a significant number of deaths, and could cause major contamination of whatever is left after the use of biological weapons. . Others believe biological warfare should be an option because it is fast and destroys a large portion of the area in one fell swoop and can be more powerful than the most lethal chemical warfare agents. At a time in history when such unique situations affect our government, our nation, our foreign policy and our world, it is important that we as a nation do everything we can to contribute to the dramatic diplomatic decisions that concern the well-being of this great nation. Throughout history, America has won many battles, hardships, depressions, and complex politics that have left it both powerful and vulnerable. Given the growing effect that the possibility of war on one or even two fronts is having on the citizens of our country, it is detrimental that we continue to keep everyone involved in this evolving situation. Biological warfare is an increasingly terrifying mechanism that terrorist cells, among others, can use against a state like ours. 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 once said: "Knowledge is Power". This slogan can be applied to almost every aspect of human life, including even our government and nation. Educated people feel informed and involved in government business, and that is why...... middle of paper......arfare Then it could lead to a massive number of deaths and possibly the death of the entire nation, or even the. Finally, biological warfare could cause contamination of any of the remains after an attack and that contamination would sooner or later kill one of those remains.ResourcesPearson, G. International Security Information Service. biological warfare is a real concern Retrieved April 1, 2003 from http://www.isis-europe.org/isiseu/english/no6.html Dobbs, L. (2002). Report, 40. Retrieved April 3, 2003 from Academic Search Premier database. Dudley, P. and Woodford, Michael (2002). Biological weapons, biodiversity and ecocide: potential effects of biological weapons on biological diversity. Bioscience, 582. Retrieved April 3, 2003 from Academic Search Premier database.