DDT was labeled as safe. It was sprayed on kids at swimming pools. Now we know it weakens birds eggs, and causes birth defects.

It's not a matter of it this genetic modification would have consequences, but what will those consequences and side effects be?

Our ecosystem is insanely complex, as show by the Biosphere II project. You can't just try to surgically alter one part without lots of unintended effects down the line.

I wasn't comparing the effects, just supporting the idea that unintended consequences are a thing and suggesting we even have a historical precedent involving mosquitoes per se should anyone be interested in trying to find a better source for the incident.