I don't like the idea of shooting cats, but I can understand that there are places where cats can be seen as a problem

In my opinion people's respect for cats must be improved. If people valued cats more there wouldn't be stray cats. And idiots wouldn't feel they need to shoot them.

When it comes to cats that have a home it's the owner's responsibility to keep track of their cats. If there are other people living in the area maybe the cat should stay indoors and be taken out only in a leash or under supervision. After all stuff like cat poop isn't nice when found on children's playground.