Should the creation of weapons of mass destruction be prevented because of the harm they cause or continue to be created for their use in protecting society? This question continues to haunt the American newspaper. Weapons of mass destruction are weapons used to cause death or serious personal injury through the release of toxic or poisonous chemicals. It is also a weapon used to release radiation or radioactivity at a level dangerous to human life. They also cause damage to man-made structures. Weapons of mass destruction can be classified as nuclear, biological or chemical. When we talk about nuclear weapons, we are referring to the deadliest and most dangerous weapons ever created (Krieger). The power they possess can destroy cities, kill millions of people, damage the environment, and can affect the lives of future generations to come. (Krieger). In nuclear weapons, the explosion is created by modifying the atoms themselves, splitting them or fusing them together to create new atoms (Laura Reed). Furthermore there are two main types of nuclear weapons: fission weapons and fusion weapons (Laura Reed). Chemical weapons use toxic chemicals to kill, injure, or incapacitate an enemy (Laura Reed). Examples of chemical weapons are mustard gas and chlorine gas (Laura Reed). Chemical weapons can be produced with relative ease, and the necessary equipment is widely available. (Laura Reed). Biological weapons release toxins and microorganisms such as viruses and bacteria, and have a deliberate means of spreading disease to humans, animals, or plants (Laura Reed). An example of a biological weapon is anthrax and a biological agent such as smallpox (Laura Reed). These weapons impact our society causing destruction and despair to all... middle of paper......mament." http://www.greenpeace.org/. Greenpeace. Web. 5 December 2013.This The article discusses the number of nuclear weapons produced and their effects on certain types of people. This source is credible because Greenpeace is an independent campaign organization. I intend to use this information to talk about the effects of nuclear weapons to support my own thesis. Chemical weapons: a summary report of characteristics and effects." http://www.fas.org/. Congressional Research Service, September 13, 2013. Web. December 5, 2013. Article discusses and describes the effects of chemical weapons. This source is credible because it comes from a .org website and the Congressional Research Service provides political and legal analysis to committees and members of both the House and Senate. I plan to use this information to talk about the effects of chemical weapons to support my argument.