My state(CA) has a terrible number of feral cat colonies and populations.
I grew up with cats and have no problems with people owning them. But I do think there needs to be such legislation that dictates mandatory spay/neuters for all pet-only(aka not intentional breeders) cats. And/or perhaps an indoor-cat only rule, which will actually benefit the cat as well. Cats who live outside have shorter life spans (average 3 years). Maybe this is extreme to some people, but drastic times call for drastic measures.
And in regards to ferals, I've participated in a few trap and release spay and neuter feral cat clinics. While it is helping, I don't think it's enough. Feral cats are a pest and should be regulated/eradicated just like any other invasive species.
Just my .02
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