There is no question that terrorists seem to have an interest in such weapons. However, while they may make a concerted effort to get these weapons, they may still lack the technology and financial abundance to deploy such weapons on a massive scale. It is not impossible, and it is certainly prudent to be on guard for any plots involving weapons of mass destruction. The best possible argument one can make based on evidenced gathered by intelligence agencies is that many terrorist groups do have interest in weapons of mass destruction. Many attempt to acquire the raw materials for these weapons. However, there is not proof yet, solid proofs, that terrorist have the ability to use these weapons or deploy them on a massive scale that would result in havoc throughout the world. Nonetheless, government agents have a duty to be on high alert to keep abreast of terrorists activities. They should in doing so however, keep the media at bay. The more the media promotes such language, the more validity and credence they give to terrorists entities that thrive on publicity to fulfill their purpose... instilling terror and fear in the hearts of the public at large.

Conclusions

There is much media coverage surrounding terrorists. Much of the media suggests the government supports the belief terrorist plan to use weapons of mass destruction against all people. These weapons include chemical agents, nuclear agents and other powerful tools that can when deployed properly, result in widespread damage. Despite the publicity given to the treat of terrorism, and terrorist use of such weapons, proof of this threat remains elusive.

Much media coverage acknowledges the lack of solid, hard-core evidence that terrorists are organized to a point where they (1) have the resources to create weapons of mass destruction and (2) have the ability to deploy such weapons on a massive, potentially global scale. These are questions one must consider when evaluating the treat weapons of mass destruction pose to the public at large.

Whether terrorists have the resources to use weapons of mass destruction...

They do have an interest in such weapons, there is ample evidence of this in media reports and in the findings of secret service missions presented to the public. However, with continued efforts to discourage terrorist activities and monitor safety, it is unlikely that they will use such weapons successfully in massive operations against the public. That is of course, provided the U.S. And other countries continue to provide adequate surveillance and stay abreast of any terrorist plots organizations may be involved in. So far every country has been lucky in that since 9/11, heightened security has resulted in little long-term damage from terrorist agents.
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