[Mrs. Don-o]

Lolek Wojtyla/John Paul II was a man of many deep friendships, some with dear women. People who can't put the concept "deep friendship" together with the words "dear woman" haven't gotten very far in understanding the breadth and depth of the human heart.

BTW, some call him "John Paul the Great." I like to call him "Lolek the Mensch."

[Hildy]

You are right. I have incredibly deep friendships with men who I love as brothers. It has made me a better woman, a better wife, a better freind and a better public official.

[DoughtyOne]

The guy was at the right place at the right time during the Reagan years.

I had a lot of respect for him. Wish he were around today, that’s for sure.

As for trashing his reputation, part for the course for those who want to diminish he’s positive contributions to the global scene.

I have no beef with getting things on the record, but I want it to b4 the unvarnished truth, and not a slime job.