I have to admit, spiders really aren't a threat to our well-being (only about 2 deaths per year). I suppose you could make the argument that arachnophobia is largely a condition caused by the general aura of creepiness surrounding their dietary habits, excessive body parts, and their love of dark corners.
But everyone has at least one person close to them that cannot even go inside of a room if there is a spider in it. Even the possibility of a spider is paralyzing to some. I know there is no real threat, but that's just not good enough.
We need peace of mind. We need a safe place to raise our children. WE NEED TO ERADICATE SPIDERS.
Before we go cleaning up the terror in other people's backyards, let's take care of the terror at home.