08-05-2004, 07:02 PM
"My understanding of the contents of the chemicals were that they were precursors of nerve agents, blistering agents, and sulferic acid."
Perhaps my understanding of chemistry is just too feeble (and it probably is in any case), but aren't those "precursor chemicals" about as easy to obtain as any other chemicals? What is it about these chemicals, other than speculation, that makes them likely to come from Iraq, rather than just purchased elsewhere?
Given the ease with which they can be obtained, how are we supposed to keep them out of the hands of terrorists? Is that even an attainable goal?
Jester
Perhaps my understanding of chemistry is just too feeble (and it probably is in any case), but aren't those "precursor chemicals" about as easy to obtain as any other chemicals? What is it about these chemicals, other than speculation, that makes them likely to come from Iraq, rather than just purchased elsewhere?
Given the ease with which they can be obtained, how are we supposed to keep them out of the hands of terrorists? Is that even an attainable goal?
Jester