You have to realize that to me, "woman" is semantically equal to "lady". I never met a lady who was a skank...

Margie, I used to hold a contrary opinion to what I ststed above when I was young and callow, and yes, stupid. Then I really got to know some women from more than a mostly sexual orientation and got some insight into their souls. There was never a lady that was older than 18 in her heart of hearts, it was just the envelope that betrayed her, and the sheer bravery with which a lady lives through that tragedy is a beauty beyond compare. Most ladies live in a world in which they are physically weaker, still often considered second class, and yet can dominate by sheer force of will.

I have known females who were most physically attractive, and also among the most horrid people I have ever met, sociopathic monsters that make Hannibal Lecter look like just a mildly unpleasant fellow. I have know women who had no trace of conventional physical attractiveness, but who were beauty incarnate.

And I'm neither a gentleman, nor a politician, just another poor old sinner who kept his eyes open as he passed through this place...