Ames, I am really surprised that you write this: “The majority of those who don’t wear socks don’t follow the letter of the law in other areas as well.” I believe that I am in the same community that you’re in and I must disagree with that. To make a general statement like that is unfair to so many women in our community.
Great for you that you cover your hair and ankles, and God bless you for that, but to make a blanket statement like you did is wrong and makes the women of our community look bad to others. You may be speaking from personal experience, but it’s untrue that the majority of women who don’t wear socks don’t follow the halacha properly.