Sure, but then they're not trying to get rid of us even if their actions lead to our demise.

Strictly perhaps yes, but I'm sure they will want to get rid of anybody who interferes with their plans.

If it makes you sleep better ...

No offense intended, but you are more interested in scoring points for your particular world view than using language precisely!

You are looking for semantics where it doesn't matter much.

It does not matter if nature or some rich person tries very hard to get rid of us, if the net effect is the same.