Should the existing stockpiles of variola major be destroyed? Why or why not? Include a discussion of the principle of justice.

 

The only benefit which we will get from destroying the stockpiles of variola major is eliminating the most unlikely scenarios like accidental release in case of environmental hazard or someone deliberately stole it, which comes in bioterrorism. Besides this there is nothing to be afraid of from those stockpiles. But there is a good perspective also. in all these scenarios, we know a very little,about viruses and our knowledge about viruses is increasing through new researches, maybe if in future we may need small-pox for the some research or maybe when we have over all better understanding of virus, we may see some potential in this virus in a different way. We may never know, how our new understanding may change our way to see things. So, it is over all a worthwhile option to keep the stockpile in tight security protocols.