Discussion Post: Biological Threats
Select one biological agent. Define the agent and explain how it affects humans. Then, select a Foreign Terrorist Organization and explain why this group might employ the weapon you've selected. Think about our various transportation systems, places people gather, etc- how/where might the group employ the agent? What is the desired effect? To accomplish this assignment, you must understand the goal of the terrorist group you've selected, and how the use of a biological weapon would further their agenda.
Take a look at the video "U.S. Terrorist Threats", which depicts FBI Director Robert Mueller, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, and National Counterterrorism Center Director Michael Leiter testified on current terrorist threats to the U.S., including the biological threat.
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.