Pretend Equestria did have rapes and murders off-screen. Most of the ponies are fucking adorable. That's a win in my book.
Also, Putting Your Hoof Down is probably my least favorite episode, mostly because it's the ONLY episode where everypony is a complete dickbag. Sure, the canterlot ponies are mindless sheep, but they don't do much more than go "Harumph!", and walk away.