Mosquitoes could be driven to extinction with gene editing. We finally may be able to rid the world of mosquitoes. But should we?

What a rhetorical and silly question!

Of course, we should get rid of all blood suckers! Don't hesitate, eradicate! Caveat: Mosquitoes may have important functions like pollination.

Hematophagy is an aberration of evolution (or a dead end in the tree of life) in my dim, narrow view! What are they good for other than spreading diseases? Do they help train our immune system this way?

Mosquitoes could be driven to extinction with gene editing - The Washington Post "Gene editing holds the potential of suppressing mosquito species that carry deadly diseases — and raises ethical questions."