People might try taking responsibility for encouraging wild predators to live in their areas by leaving garbage out, bird feeders, etc. but they don't and who "bears" the brunt of their stupidity? Innocent wildlife.  To all those who disagree: You're part of the problem, if not the problem itself. To those who are just itching to kill any wildlife that moves: Pathetic. Finally, if you don't want to risk being around wild animals stay home or move to a concrete and glass city where you'll be safe from all but the worst predators of all: Humans.