It’s not irrelevant....yes, for every 4th generation feral cat-—it is ultimately the result of a irresponsible human. My point was not to blame the cats for running loose if they ran away or were born to a cat that ran away. It’s no reason to kill them.
1. I never said that the cat's killing was justified. I specifically said just the opposite in my first post that you responded to. Either you forgot or didn't read it.
2. We aren't talking about a 4th generation feral cat. We are talking about someone's alleged "pet" that was running around outside for whatever reason.
The ultimate responsibility lies with the pet owner. If my cat or dog runs out the door because I wasn't careful enough walking in or out and they are hit by a car or attacked by another animal or human....it's my fault ultimately. That doesn't absolve anyone else from their actions if they are criminal but the fact that my pet was loose and therefore at risk of injury or attack IS my responsibility.