Time to update taxonomy

[Gerald M. Schneeweiss]

I doubt that provocative views as that from Paul Herbert are doing any
good for taxonomy. I would less worry about the idea that species
delimitation should be based on DNA-sequences. But I would worry if
the political decision makers catch up such an idea (doesn't the idea
sound attractive to get a proper inventory of life on earth within 20
years?) and decide to train only people for DNA-sequencing (neglecting
logistic problems as simply collecting and finding enough appropiate
material by people who have the skills to find and explore promising
places) and further cutting funds on traditional, "old-fashioned"
methods.