Snaller's Journal: U.S. Had Key Role in Iraq Buildup

A review of thousands of declassified government documents and interviews with former policymakers shows that U.S. intelligence and logistical support played a crucial role in shoring up Iraqi defenses against the "human wave" attacks by suicidal Iranian troops. The administrations of Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush authorized the sale to Iraq of numerous items that had both military and civilian applications, including poisonous chemicals and deadly biological viruses, such as anthrax and bubonic plague.

Interesting - of course it's a bit of a downside that you can't even start using the stuff before they come running and take it back.

Civilian uses?

[Daikiki]

What possible civilian use does Bubonic plague have? Is it used as a condiment or something?

Re:Civilian uses?

[Snaller]

In that case I don't want what they are having...