I would have to say that I am totally against the procedure and would not adopt to anyone with such plans. Claw covers are an all right solution, removing a toe digit is not, IMO. I have never had a cat who was declawed, and the only way I ever would is if I fell for one in a shelter who was already mutilated.

I feel the same way about cropping/docking, and about the venomoiding procedure in snakes. If you don't want the whole animal, look elsewhere!

Edit: In Europe, isn't is also considered "cruel" to keep cats "locked up" in the house all the time?