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To: Michael Watkins who wrote (4585)	10/12/2001 3:16:17 PM
From: Murrey Walker	Respond to of 281500

When I said the sky was NOT falling, it was a directed post. Obviously a segment of our society will react to FUD (sound familiar?). Managing that, (FUD) is a colossal task, not to be taken lightly. Over-reacting or being overly protective is what must be avoided, less we become the ultimate victims of the terrorists.

To: Michael Watkins who wrote (4585)	10/12/2001 4:29:58 PM
From: FaultLine	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 281500

I guess there is no specific Foreign Affairs component of this issue, since a terrorist led attack by bomb or Anthrax or Cyber-crime is still a terrorist attack, is it not? Or does bio-terrorism cross a line, like a nuclear attack might, that causes policy to take a different course? Maybe on this thread thinking about what lines-crossed and reactions or proactive policy might be worthwhile. Harrumph! (he says, stepping up onto the soap box...) To the Honorable Mr. Watkins, I say "Excellent idea." I urge everyone to read the suggested references in the header as a starting point. --fl@sorry,couldn'tpassitup.com