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Responding to the threat of Smallpox bioterrorism: An ounce of prevention is best approach
Source: The Cato Institute
Author: Veronique de Rugy and Charles V. Pena
Country: United States

De Rugy and Pena argue that the "smallpox vaccine should be made available to the public in advance [of a bioterrorism attack], not stockpiled and handed out selectively once an attack is identified." The repot is available in Adobe PDF. (04/18/02)

Preserving our liberties while fighting terrorism
Source: The Cato Institute
Author: Timothy Lynch
Country: United States

Lynch examines the curtailment of civil liberties that usually follows terrorist attacks and concludes that this vicious cycle must stop. Full report is available as PDF file. (06/26/02)

The case for voluntary smallpox vaccination
Source: Heritage Foundation
Author: Michael Scardaville
Country: United States

"From a national security perspective, preemptive but voluntary smallpox vaccinations for the general public -- along with a more comprehensive vaccination program for military personnel and critical first responders -- makes the most sense." (12/6/02)

The new Homeland Security Apparatus: Impeding the fight against agile terrorists
Source: The Cato Institute
Author: Eric R. Taylor
Country: United States

Taylor examines the new Homeland Security Apparatus and concludes that "creating new bureaucratic organizations does not correct existing problems of inefficiency, bureaucratic inertia, and failure to share information." This report is available in Adobe PDF. (06/26/02)

Terrorized into absurdity
Source: Independent Institute
Author: Roger Roots
Country: United States

"By overreacting to the terrorism threat, the federal government actually has added to the damage, handing those who hate America an even greater victory." (PDF file) (spring/03)

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