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Sir Kenyth · 12-04-2002, 09:35 AM

I just randomly did a little research on smallpox after I read an article on it. We all know it's a terrible killer disease, but never did I fully understand the depth of the terrible things it does! I don't think I have ever seen a more horrifying disease. The stuff destroys all the skin and membranes of the body from the inside out! A virus that literally tries to flay you alive, and often succeeds! In the worst hemorraghic cases, it causes the digestive tract linings to completely slough off and be expelled! Death(thankfully) always comes shortly after this due to extreme blood loss. It's hideous, heinous, and cruel beyond belief! Any civilized person wouldn't wish it on his worst enemy! Add that to the fact that it is highly contageous and nearly uncontrollable. There are places that would use this as a biological agent?! I can't imagine the kind of person who would even consider it! Add this to the fact that we are vulnerable now. There is only a small amount of vaccine left in questionable condition. The amount of death this disease could cause right now is unthinkable! The vaccine is also good for only 10 years or so. Even I, who has been innoculated three times, am probably vulnerable at this point. I want my son vaccinated, but there is no way to do it at this point.

Interestingly enough, humans aren't the only ones to have poxes. Many animals have their own versions, including insects. They are every bit as terrible in nature too. Soft bodied insects are literally reduced to puddles of goo!

All I can say is:
[img]graemlins/jawdrop.gif[/img]

[ 12-04-2002, 09:37 AM: Message edited by: Sir Kenyth ]

12-04-2002, 09:35 AM	#1
Sir Kenyth Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: August 30, 2001 Location: somewhere Age: 55 Posts: 1,785	I just randomly did a little research on smallpox after I read an article on it. We all know it's a terrible killer disease, but never did I fully understand the depth of the terrible things it does! I don't think I have ever seen a more horrifying disease. The stuff destroys all the skin and membranes of the body from the inside out! A virus that literally tries to flay you alive, and often succeeds! In the worst hemorraghic cases, it causes the digestive tract linings to completely slough off and be expelled! Death(thankfully) always comes shortly after this due to extreme blood loss. It's hideous, heinous, and cruel beyond belief! Any civilized person wouldn't wish it on his worst enemy! Add that to the fact that it is highly contageous and nearly uncontrollable. There are places that would use this as a biological agent?! I can't imagine the kind of person who would even consider it! Add this to the fact that we are vulnerable now. There is only a small amount of vaccine left in questionable condition. The amount of death this disease could cause right now is unthinkable! The vaccine is also good for only 10 years or so. Even I, who has been innoculated three times, am probably vulnerable at this point. I want my son vaccinated, but there is no way to do it at this point. Interestingly enough, humans aren't the only ones to have poxes. Many animals have their own versions, including insects. They are every bit as terrible in nature too. Soft bodied insects are literally reduced to puddles of goo! All I can say is: [img]graemlins/jawdrop.gif[/img] [ 12-04-2002, 09:37 AM: Message edited by: Sir Kenyth ] __________________ Master Barbsman and wielder of the razor wit!<br /><br />There are dark angels among us. They present themselves in shining raiment but there is, in their hearts, the blackness of the abyss.