4X2 or 4X4 for towing and general use...what say you?

^Fwiw, I agree with your opinion. That's why I have a big heavy 4x4 with weight in the back, siped mud tires, posi, full set of chains and a couple big toe straps.
All of that comes in handy at some point. For me or someone else. Especially when towing a 32' trailer into snowstorms to get first tracks that morning.