IP: ReThinking the Unthinkable 2002

[David Farber <dave@farber.net>]

I have the utmost respect for the late Herman Kahn and his series on 
Thermonuclear War. He was fond of saying that not to think of the 
possibility was unethical.

We have read a lot about dirty low tech nuclear devices, stolen Russian 
devices, attacking nuclear plants etc. It is fair to ask the question of 
what our response would be and should be if one of these events happened. I 
sincerely hope that it never happens and more sincerely hope that some 
young "Herman" is helping to prepare the analysis so that our "leaders" can 
act in the best informed and intelligent way if it happens.

In the spirit of Kahn, I ask you to say what you believe should be done if 
such a terrorist attack takes place and one of our cultural/population 
centers is made unlivable and many people face sickness in the future for 
them and their children.

What do we do?

Dave

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