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Group organizes to oppose NBAF in KansasWe must continue our protest of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility the Department of Homeland Security is trying to get into Manhattan, Kan., where they would introduce foot and mouth disease and some of the most dangerous pathogens in the world. These pathogens could wreck our livestock industry, not only when a release occurred, but for years to come. The General Accountablility Office report of May 2008 states that the DHS has not demonstrated that it would or would not be safe to study FMD on the U.S. mainland. The proponents will tell you how safe these labs are, but there is no way to guarantee that there will never be human error. A good example of this is the anthrax case where Bruce Ivins took the pathogens out of the lab and dispersed it killing five people and sickening others. It is my opinion, this lab should not be placed on the mainland, but should be built on Plum Island, which would offer better protection due to its isolation, and due also to the fact that it is not in the middle of a large concentration of livestock. I am in agreement that this research is important, but not in the heart of Kansas, which is one of the top beef producing states in the United States. There is an organization that is strongly opposing this lab. Our website is http://nonbaf.wordpress.com Communications may be sent to P.O. Box 703 Manhattan, KS 66505. Contributions are welcomed and needed. The comment period ends on August 25. Calling the hotline number 1-866-501-NBAF (6223) is very important and must be done soon. --Paul Irvine, Manhattan, Kan. 8/18/08 Date: 8/13/08
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