A provocative study by Parker Crutchfield and Blake Hereth from Western Michigan University has ignited significant backlash by arguing that society has a moral duty to spread ticks infected with alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), which causes severe allergic reactions to red meat. The researchers claim that the environmental impact of meat consumption justifies this action, despite AGS affecting an estimated 500,000 Americans. The symptoms of AGS can range from mild hives to life-threatening anaphylaxis, complicating medical treatments that involve mammal-derived ingredients. The study has been criticized as 'biological terrorism,' with many calling for the authors to face legal consequences for their proposals. The Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine defended the paper as a thought experiment, not a policy recommendation. However, the public outrage reflects deep concerns about the ethical implications of intentionally inflicting disease. This discussion is further complicated by historical allegations of government experiments involving ticks as biological weapons, raising questions about the potential misuse of genetic engineering in public health.