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To: jmc1969

Since when has Willi-Pete been a Chem-weapon?

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18 posted on 11/07/2005 9:51:52 AM PST by taxed2death (A few billion here, a few trillion there...we're all friends right?)
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To: taxed2death
Since when has Willi-Pete been a Chem-weapon?

It isn't. Following from the Convention on Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and use of Chemical Weapons and their Destruction...

1. "Chemical Weapons" means the following, together or separately:

(a) Toxic chemicals and their precursors, except where intended for purposes not prohibited under this Convention, as long as the types and quantities are consistent with such purposes;

(b) Munitions and devices, specifically designed to cause death or other harm through the toxic properties of those toxic chemicals specified in subparagraph (a), which would be released as a result of the employment of such munitions and devices;

(c) Any equipment specifically designed for use directly in connection with the employment of munitions and devices specified in subparagraph (b).

2. "Toxic Chemical" means:

Any chemical which through its chemical action on life processes can cause death, temporary incapacitation or permanent harm to humans or animals. This includes all such chemicals, regardless of their origin or of their method of production, and regardless of whether they are produced in facilities, in munitions or elsewhere.

No WP or incendiary in the convention...

46 posted on 11/08/2005 6:23:50 AM PST by Cliff Dweller ("get thar fustest with the mostest." GEN NB Forrest)
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