I have never said there weren't any WMD, nor have I said that there isn't or was a threat. I did say and quoted the sources that the canisters in question were not the reason we went to war as Santorum is ranting about. WE/I know that there are WMDs out there and have yet to find the rest.
Rational thought must prevail... do these canister pose a threat to tens of thousands, or a few hundred. Granted, any loss of life is a terrible thing and to be succombed to chemical warfare (I am trained in chemical warfare - prior enlisted - 8yrs) is a horrible way to suffer and die.
BTW; M9 Tape:
U.S. MILITARY M-9 CHEMICAL AGENT DETECTOR TAPE -- This is the Real Thing! -- M-9 Tape for Chemical Warfare Agent Detection. The M9 detector tape detects the presence of liquid chemical agent, but does not identify either the specific agent or the type of agent encountered. Each soldier is typically issued one 30-foot long and 2-inch wide roll of M-9 paper, or tape. An adhesive backing is incorporated into the tape in order to facilitate wrapping the paper, or tape, around a sleeve or trouser leg. Because the indicator dye in the paper is a potential carcinogen, gloves should be worn during application, and the paper should not contact the skin. The M9 tape is a dull, off-white or cream color in the absence of liquid agent, but contains an indicator chemical that, when dissolved in liquid agent, turns a reddish color. When the soldier sees the color change, the gas mask is immediately put on. The M9 paper will detect nerve agent or blister agent droplets as small as 100 microns in diameter. False positives may be seen if the paper is exposed to antifreeze, liquid insecticide, or petroleum products. M9 tape, which is similar to masking tape, is used by attaching strips to the individual outer garments and to equipment, such as vehicle controls. The strips are then visually inspected routinely for color change. The tape should not be attached to hot surfaces. SOLD BY THE ROLL.