>when everyone reacts SO negatively to a character that's
>intended to inspire some sympathy, it's gotta be a tough pill
>to swallow initially. especially where (as she pointed out)
>people often say they hate anna, not skyler.

A smart person realizes there are myriad personalities and reasons why people think and/or react the way they do, but she chose the intellectually dishonest path of "oh they must just hate to see women who aren't subservient and don't take abuse from their men.".