There are too many small-chance-of-that-ever-happening "what ifs" to worry about that I'm not going to live my life in a safety bubble.

I mean it’s something you don’t need to worry about if it’s always on them, and that’s also exactly why they are on them. It’s no different than having a fire extinguisher, I don’t plan on burning my house down, but its responsible to have it, and irresponsible (illegal in places too) to NOT have them.

I’m sorry you feel being a responsible pet owner is a burden. You’re also the one making a mountain out of a simple question, your link even agrees with it being irresponsible, so reap what you sow mate.

You’re also the one defending being a nonresponsible pet owner, so who’s the one fighting to be right…?