-Caveat Lector- "From time to time, various scenarios having to do with biological warfare surface, and these are written off. In the mid 1960s, MIT professor Salvador Luria raised a few eyebrows when he expressed concern, not optimism, about the 'dangers that genetic surgery, once it becomes feasible, can create if misapplied.' Luria pointed out that fruit flies could be infected with a virus which then changes their metabolisms so they suddenly become oversensitized to carbon dioxide. CO2 becomes a lethal poison for them. In the same way, Luria suggests, human populations could be seeded with viruses, making them susceptible to introduced chemicals which, ordinarily, would have no effect, but would quickly become lethal. Indicating that as of 1987, 127 sites around the U. S. were doing CBW research, including universities, foundations, and private corporations, a <Science> report (Feb. 27, 1987) stated: 'The Department of Defense is applying recombinant DNA techniques (genetic engineering) in research and in the production of a range of pathogens and toxins, including botulism, anthrax, and yellow fever.' In a speech given at a NY Lenox Hill Hospital AIDS symposium, on April 10, 1983, US Representative Ted Weiss, like Salvador Luria of MIT, raised a few eyebrows when he offered this piece of advice: ' . . . as far fetched as it may seem, given the attitudes towards homosexuals and homosexuality by some segments of society, the possible utilization of biological weapons must seriously be explored.' Presumably, Weiss was serious about recommending an investigation . . ." -- <AIDS Inc.> by Jon Rappoport, Human Energy Press, San Bruno, 1988, ISBN 0-941523, p 237 DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion and informational exchange list. Proselyzting propagandic screeds are not allowed. Substance—not soapboxing! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory', with its many half-truths, misdirections and outright frauds is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRL gives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credeence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/CTRL.html http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om