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I still remember when HIV was blamed on the US gov

On: WHO Investigates Claims That Swine Flu Resulted From Human Error

I was laughing about it (the conspiracy us government release of HIV story), until I talked to a friend of mine doing research in retroviruses... and he got a real thoughtful look on his face and said "you know..."
So, I wouldn't put it past anyone to release a virus... by mistake or on purpose.