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Smallpox has been one of the most controversial topics in medicine regarding whether it is worth destroying or keeping it. The purpose of this essay is to discuss the arguments surrounding smallpox as some think it is good and some think it is bad having it around. This essay is going to look at the arguments to support the fact that will include the fact that smallpox is needed for future smallpox should be kept. Some of the reasons will include the fact that smallpox is needed for future research which can help to cure some other diseases. Moreover, it can also mutate to another virus so if it is destroyed, it can cause a lot more damage in the case of re-emerging. Some of the information that will be used in this essay will be taken from Betsy McKay, May 25 2011, smallpox - destruction deadline gets delayed, published by The Wall street Journal and Edward Hammond, Lim Li Ching, Smallpox virus stocks at the 64th WHA: Implementing the Conclusions of the Major Review, Third World Network 2011