Terrorism in the USA:threat & response

[Bullmoose Bailey]

Ironically enough this case proves that there are WMDs in Iraq, ref: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hutaree

[davidbfpo]

Ironically enough this case proves that there are WMDs in Iraq, ref: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hutaree

That statement is puzzling. Where in this unqualified, if useful Wikipedia source is the proof there were WMDs in Iraq?

[Sumtingwong]

The definition of WMD, which is linked.

[davidbfpo]

The definition of WMD, which is linked.

How does a US criminal code definition of WMD prove their presence in Iraq?

[JPS]

The WMD charge is predicated on the seeking of manufacture of EFPs. A wee bit of a stretch in my humble opinion but if an EFP is a WMD...

[Schmedlap]

WMD in Iraq was a purely rhetorical argument. One cannot even attempt to objectively prove or disprove rhetoric.

[jmm99]

Weapon of mass destruction; specifically this section:

The US Code provides several different definitions of weapons of mass destruction, applicable in different contexts:

For the general purposes of national defense,[19] US Code[20] defines a weapon of mass destruction as:

"any weapon or device that is intended, or has the capability, to cause death or serious bodily injury to a significant number of people through the release, dissemination, or impact of—

toxic or poisonous chemicals or their precursors;

a disease organism; or

radiation or radioactivity."[21]

For the purposes of the prevention of weapons proliferation,[22] US Code defines weapons of mass destruction as:

"chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons, and chemical, biological, and nuclear materials used in the manufacture of such weapons."[23]

For the purposes of US Criminal law concerning terrorism,[24] weapons of mass destruction are defined as:

"any destructive device as defined in section 921 of this title;

any weapon that is designed or intended to cause death or serious bodily injury through the release, dissemination, or impact of toxic or poisonous chemicals, or their precursors;

any weapon involving a biological agent, toxin, or vector ...; or

any weapon that is designed to release radiation or radioactivity at a level dangerous to human life."[25]

The cited section 921 defines a destructive device as:

"any explosive, incendiary, or poison gas—bomb, grenade, rocket having a propellant charge of more than four ounces [113 grams], missile having an explosive or incendiary charge of more than one-quarter ounce [7 grams], mine, or device similar to any of the devices described in the preceding clauses...."[26]

19.^ US CODE: Title 50—War and National Defense
20.^ US CODE: 50, ch. 40—Defense Against Weapons of Mass Destruction
21.^ US CODE: 50, ch. 40, § 2302. Definitions
22.^ US CODE: 50, ch. 43—Preventing Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism
23.^ US CODE: 50, ch. 43; § 2902. Definitions
24.^ US CODE: Chapter 113B—Terrorism
25.^ US CODE: Title 18, § 2332a. Use of weapons of mass destruction
26.^ US CODE: Title 18, § 921. Definitions

Context, context, context.

[Seabee]

Are any of these "heroes" ex military?