Why the hell would you want to spread a dangerous situation over a larger area? Another "journalist" that can't write. This kind of crap really bothers me. (Just for the record- I only have a high school education).
diffuse[ dih-fyooz; dih-fyoos ] verb (used with object)
1. to pour out and spread, as a fluid.
2. to spread or scatter widely or thinly; disseminate.
3. to spread by diffusion
At least 47% of voters get all of their news from these idiots.
Au contraire mon frere! 'Twas our Fearless Leader Deval Patrick that wrote that stunningly brilliant sentence in the letter that introduces his latest brilliant ideas.