tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11906042.post111575654361532702..comments2024-03-22T11:55:50.335+13:00Comments on Not PC: Sluggardly foot and mouth reactionsPeter Cresswellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10699845031503699181noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11906042.post-1115781538577903822005-05-11T15:18:00.000+12:002005-05-11T15:18:00.000+12:00Adolph, you said: " I suspect that the authorities...Adolph, you said: " I suspect that the authorities knew right from the start it was a hoax." Yes, I suspect you're right. <BR/><BR/>In which case the actions taken were indeed entirely appropriate, and I've been over-hasty, rather than them not being so.<BR/><BR/>"However, the identity of the perpetrator, well that is certainly another story." I look forward to seeing him/her in the dock.Peter Cresswellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10699845031503699181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11906042.post-1115780641983290402005-05-11T15:04:00.000+12:002005-05-11T15:04:00.000+12:00I suspect that the authorities knew right from the...I suspect that the authorities knew right from the start it was a hoax. Technically there is very little chance apparently of anyone being able to deliberately transport live virus for any distance. So, I think the response was entirely appropriate in that its prime purpose was to satisfy our trading partners that we are 'on the case.' However, the identity of the perpetrator, well that is certainly another story.Adolf Fiinkenseinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08045358863278087055noreply@blogger.com