Twisted logic
Yes, prosecution before a crime is a certain formula for truth and justice. Let's just throw everybody in jail who looks like they might commit a crime and be done with it.
It makes my head hurt to think that Americans buy into this kind of specious argument. Recall that all the arms inspectors are on record stating that Iraq's nuke program was dismantled.
Finally, If you actually do a little research on smallpox, I think you'll find that your un-named doctor's horrifying forecast is nothing but scare-mongering.
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