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Pastimes : Nostradamus: Predictions

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To: Richnorth who wrote (1240)8/12/1999 12:57:00 AM
From: D. Long  Read Replies (1) of 1615
 
<<Rightly or wrongly, I don't believe the detection of plutonium could be so sensitive as claimed by the authorities. That could be a (make-you-feel-good-and-do-not-spread-alarm) claim on their part.

P.S. BTW, the Plutonium could be brought in little by little until the the critical mass is obtained for use in assembling the suitcase nuke! Scary, eh?>>

Considering that you cant just take your spoonful of plutonium and stick it in your Zip-lock<tm> bag, and thenceforth stick it up yer keester for a quick sally across the big water, its not so scary.

Weapons grade plutonium is exceedingly toxic, will kill with the slightest microgram. A speck of it will kill you instantly. This stuff is kept and transported in heavily shielded containers that are not amenable to passing through customs. "Excuse me sir, what is this object in your bag?" "Oh that? Dont worry, just my stash o plutonium."

And it would have to go through customs at some point, the Americas are surrounded by water... which means ship or plane. Both are subject to customs inspection.

Derek
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