Well, fortunately...the animals that are dropped off on our doorsteps are already domesticated cats and dogs.
The problem lies when people just dump these critters in a field, and they don't find their way to people like us. Those turn wild and learn to live by the wits that they never knew they had.
And all it takes is one pregnancy (something that cats are really, really good at) and the next generation is basically feral.
Yes, this guy who wants to hunt them probably seems a little whacked out, but at this point in time, if it's a problem for a community, I don't see a problem with at least discussing the option of a feral cat hunt.
Vets that I've talked to think this "trap, neuter/spay and release" line of thinking is a waste of time and resources. These cats may not get preggers again, but they're wild and won't change their ways. They'll just end up as losers in the feral cat world and will have the snot beaten out of them because they "smell funny" as they're unable to release the correct hormones to signal mating. And really, in the Natural World, it's either mate, or fight & kill. It's pretty basic.
To me, my vet friends make a lot of sense.
So, I'll spend my time and dollars trying to stop humans from essentially doing the same to their offspring through outlets such as Planned Parenthood. Wisconsin women had over 10,000 abortions last year. That's the same amount of feral cats that are supposedly roaming around out there in my state. For me, which "population" to worry about preserving is an easy choice. :)
http://www.johnstonsarchive.net/policy/abortion/usa/ab-usa-wi.html
I see your point and agree that having feral cats run rampant is a problem and a potential threat to my domesticated outdoor cats as well. I think feral cats have their place in the chain of things, i.e., controlling the rodent population, but they take their toll on the desirable bird population that we take pride in feeding and providing water for throughout the winter. I guess I wouldn't have a problem with people hunting the truly feral cats that have overpopulated certain areas as long as they aren't hunting in my area without my knowledge and shoot at my cats.
That being said, I agree with you about the sanctity of human life and the casual attitutde people have about abortion. I wish that people would quit wasting their time in the pursuits of PETA and the Animal Liberation Front and start protecting their own species, don't you?
Regards!