Smallpox discussion

Prior to the last lesson of term, we were asked to prepare for a discussion around Smallpox. The question we were given to research and consider was:


''should the last known stocks of Smallpox (Variola) virus be destroyed?''

After reading several arguments and debate sourrounding this question, i decided, in my opinion, the Smallpox virus should be destroyed.

For the debate, we were put into groups of four. Myself and another student were of the same opinion to destroy the live virus, while the other two students in the group were for keeping the live virus. The conflict of opinion made for a good argument with strong supporting evidence and research on either side.

The next step is to write an assignment using research given to us in class, and our own research, to support my argument for destroying the last known stocks of the Smallpox (Variola) virus. I will be using this blog to present my findings and to publish research studies around this subject.

Assignment to follow.......................