LAST EDITED ON 05-17-06 AT 07:56 AM (EST)

Hi Sharnina. I'm not trying to attack anyone's opinions here but this issue really bugs me. You're right, the race is long over, but I'm seeing Rhonda Britten as a shameless self promoter who is likely looking for a futher launching pad for herself should SO not be renewed, a fact the whole staff may have realized following the death of the show's creator before the season began (or early in the season).

Launching pads are fine, worthy causes are fine, but not under the guise of a show that pretends it isn't doing that. That motivation has compromised the show, and it's unfair to the viewer. The show makes a mockery of the very issues it says it's representing, and that does a diservice to everyone.

Critical comments about Christie aside, I myself am not blaming Christie, because I do think she is being used. Rhonda sees a nice quality in her and feels it will work with other people in promoting a worthy cause, but I'm sure Christie will eventually be abandoned. I bet Rhonda is hoping something will ignite for Christie, but there is no guarantee, since Christie's issues are not being dealt with.

I actually do have COMPASSION (that word) for Christie. I did like her, until the last few weeks. Now she is just coming off as unworthy of the 5k task before her, and I think that too is unfair to her.