I dont understand this. A cat is about 1/20th of the size of us. It depends on us for food and shelter. It does what we want it to do or else.
Must admit if i look at my cat in a certain manner she knows to get the hell out of my way. If she doesnt then you just put your foot under her bum and a sharp flick gets her airbourne (Not kicking btw).
Before anyone says it nasty, she is 15yrs old and out of the whole family she loves me most. I give her attention, but on my terms.
Rest of you sound like you are either scared or too soft to deal with a flaming cat