“They are mostly clumped in cities too.”
Perfect. Secure the perimeter of the city limits, turn off the water, electricity and gas, and starve them to death. Nothing goes in, and nothing comes out. Anybody tries to leave; Shoot them on the spot. Problem solved.
There are a lot of good people in the cities too.
Tares and wheat, all mixed together.
Good idea. But I can do this cheaper, easier and faster.
Cull the herd. Take their leadership and beat the snot out of them. Then send t hem back to the protesters. It will end within the week.