[Publib] V-ness

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As is often the case in these matters, I have received quite a few off-list notes about the subject of "vileness," particularly with regard to its presence in males (versus females).  

The notes are a great example of my theory.  All female, the senders quietly agreed with the premise, but did not wish to post so as to avoid controversy or ill will.  Boys, the women are afraid of you for very good, demonstrable and historically documented reasons.  I say this with no particular relish, for tonight I may have to go out to the store again.  Last evening that I went to the supermarket I picked up a pair of reading glasses that had fallen from a woman's purse as she headed out of the store.  I caught up with her in the dark parking lot.  From some distance I called to her--she turned, saw me, opened her door, slammed it and started the car.  She was already past when she looked in the mirror and saw me holding up her specs.  

She waved me to the car and I handed her the glasses.  She said, "I don't know why I was frightened of you," which we both knew was a lie.  

It's nice of some people to rise to the defense of men in general on principle of fairness and to avoid prejudice.  Everybody should get a fair chance.  Men get one every day--and some, a disproportionate figure compared to women--make bad use of their opportunities.  

Are men vile?  Let's say that they are perhaps a half-step behind their sisters in some areas.  

M. McGrorty, who asks if one is accused of vileness, does he become vilified?  Go see.
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