I still don't see how that's a problem. They still make friends from others like them, thus why there's even a Furry Fandom in the first place. Wether it be from Online, out in Public, or even Family, they have that same desire.
I wouldn't call them Degenerates, that's like throwing a Molotov onto a piece of ice. Sure, it may melt, but that will only be a temporary fix as the water will freeze over again