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Re: GODMONEY (was re: Anthrax worse than AIDS?)
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Fri, 26 Oct 2001 16:07:42 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, James Simpson writes:
> I never postulated a tragedy-calculus. In terms of public health numbers,
> Anthrax is small potatos, but the difference lies in the fact that it is being
> purposefully propagated and spread, and, as such, deserves immense public
> attention.
As currently deployed, it is indeed small potatoes. I'm sure more people are
killed by food poisoning than anthrax. As a terrorist weapon it is very
effective. I expect the economic cost of its impact must be huge. If the
government treats it seriously, public fears may be allayed.
Post early for Christmas!
Scott A
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| (...) I understand that the root of his issue was not bible purchases per se, but his GodMoney comments were red herrings meant to attack willy-nilly and make broad- brush generalizations about people of faith and their motives and concerns. (...) I (...) (25 years ago, 26-Oct-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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