I'm sorry Jon, I am not trying to be combative nor am I trying to "have it my way". There are a lot of eye-opening facts out there which we cannot allow ourselves to shut out just because of culture or tradition.   

Medicine used to treat symptoms like headaches with leeches. While there is some reason behind the practice, we have learned better ways.   You brought up the death penalty. That was accepted practice in just about every culture in the past. Through evolution we have learned. Hopefully it will change again here in the U.S.   The point is we can't back away from debate or allowing ourselves to learn. If you can show me good evidence that there is benefits from allowing cats to roam free, I will reconsider what I've learned.