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Bioterrorism is defined and its function in the terrorist arsenal is explored. The US government’s response to the dangers posed by bioterrorism is chronicled historically and an assessment is made of the current level of preparedness within the United States.
A major obstacle to US national preparedness is determined to be legal restraints that inhibit effective response methods such as quarantine. As these legal constraints are considered, it is concluded that a proactive effort must be made to resolve outstanding legal questions and strike a balance between public safety and civil liberties before a bio-terror attack tests the apparent weaknesses of the current system.
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