Commission reports greater WMD likelihood

There's a screaming headline running around, (WaPo) "Nuclear or Biological Attack Called Likely," or (Reuters) "Chances of WMD attack in big city greater: report," but if you read into the articles, there's, you know, no actual evidence.

There's no evidence that any terror group anywhere is closer to obtaining or using WMD. There's no real explanation of where such WMD might be sourced other than to cite "concerns" about Russia and Pakistan.

While we should take such a threat seriously and support the recommendations for stronger efforts against the spread of WMD, this is a classic "commission" report, saying that such a thing is more likely simply because they think it's more likely.

(And, you gotta love the cross party concession calling on a tougher stance on N. Korea and Iran, necessary to get the Republicans on the panel to sign the finished document.)

There should be a rule. You can't scream WMD on the front pages unless you have hard evidence.