Do you think they'd have to remain indoor kitties, even in a country situation where the road wasn't such a huge threat?
Wellll...even then I'd prefer it. Remember, I grew up in the boonies. Our cats were indoor/outdoor, and none lived to die of old age. Not a one. There are predators out there every bit as dangerous as traffic every could be.
Indoor cats tend to live longer, healthier lives. I know that's not always a popular view, but...
I understand the point of view... I've had a few disappear without a sign or a clue... and most of the cats I've ever had appeared out of the blue... they came from ~somewhere~ else who never knew what happened.
It just wouldn't work for me to have an indoor kitty... when it's nice out, I leave the door standing wide open. Old blind fat cat I have now doesn't leave the compound anyhow, so for him it's not a risk... my kitty Seven was a wanderer, and I don't know what happened to him.