Skuzzy was absolutely right - I reread what I wrote and I was completely wrong in what I said...I was way, WAY off the mark.
Publicly impugned? Where on Earth did that come from? I can't remember ever using the word "impugned" before and now I've used it twice today before my 2nd cup of coffee. That entire sentence about my judgment and ability as a skinner... I mean, it's just ridiculously dramatic. It impugns my ability as a writer.
I thought I was better at expressing myself than that. I'll keep this short and offer no excuse; only an apology.
Sorry Skuzzy, sorry guys. <S>