Secret Biological Tests Being Conducted On Americans?

Last week, Air Force Secretary Michael Wynne called for the testing of nonlethal weaponry on US citizens. According to Wynne, "If we're not willing to use it here against our fellow citizens, then we should not be willing to use it in a wartime situation." But what about lethal weapons testing? Apparently there are a lot of circumstances under which the Secretary of Defense can test chemical or biological agents on human beings - without their consent or knowledge. Section 1515, entitled "Suspension; Presidential authorization" says the operation of this chapter, or any portion thereof, may be suspended by the President during the period of any war declared by Congress and during the period of any national emergency declared by Congress or by the President. If the President or Congress decides we’re at war then the Secretary of Defense doesn’t need anybody’s consent to test chemical or biological agents on human beings. Gives one pause during these days of a perpetual "war on terror" to wonder what kind of clandestine WMD tests the Defense Department could be conducting in the US right now, on military or civilian populations, without consent, let alone on populations abroad.