The goal is to eradicate malaria in humans. No one claims that we can extinct any plasmodium as a species, and no one cares. In addition, there's a bit of a d

The goal is to eradicate malaria in humans. No one claims that we can extinct any plasmodium as a species, and no one cares. In addition, there's a bit of a difference between a microbial parasite and mosquitoes, with regard to ecological roles that benefit humans. I'm sure you can see the difference. You seem to prefer pot-shots to reasoned defences your statements. I'm not surprised; I do occasionally hear statements like "Let's start spraying DDT from planes and dumping oil on wetlands" from people without the means or will to support them, but I am disappointed to hear it on HN.