[lbo-talk] What is a weapon of mass destruction?

[Jordan Hayes]

>> Why is a bomb that killed 3 people considered a "weapon of mass
>> destruction"
> 
> The term only applies to nuclear, biological or chemical weapons.

Not anymore.

See 18 USC 2332(a).

http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/2332a

which points to 18 USC 921

http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/921

(a) As used in this chapter- 
[...]

  (4) The term "destructive device" means- 

    (A) any explosive, incendiary, or poison gas- 

      (i) bomb, 
[...]

/jordan