An Open Letter to Bristol Palin....

OK - So I'm an AVID "Dancing With The Stars" fan...since Season One.
 
Tonight is the finale - and I am compelled to end my "blogging" break after the tumultuous season of dancing drama involving Bristol Palin's quest to win the mirror-ball trophy.

I have been increasingly distressed over the last few weeks of the season - but more so tonight in viewing Bristol Palin's package where Bristol addressed those that HATE her and her mother.  Oh My Goodness...Is that where we have come to? 

Let me be perfectly clear Bristol...  I have enjoyed immensely watching you grow as a dancer over the last few months.  I think that you are a very sweet young woman who has been thrust into the fickle spotlight of celebrity which you are often uncomfortable with.  Your son is adorable and your family support has been steadfast. We've seen your confidence grow in many ways allowing you to have fun on the dance floor and  gather better scores from the judges.

But HATE, Bristol?  Not from me...

I want to be able to speak the truth and still be kind Bristol.  As sweet as you are, I'm voting for Jennifer and Derek to win the mirror ball trophy....I've even thrown some of my votes to Kyle and Lacey.  And before that to Brandy and Max.  Why?  Because DWTS is a Dance Competition!  I am so disappointed to have seen politics drawn into any of this.  That's why you are feeling the hatred Bristol as mis-guided as it is...because the water has been muddied to the point where a great portion of America feels that they have to be either for you or against you.

THAT is where you are getting hurt.  You have put forth an honest effort - a valiant one at that - but we DWTS die-hard fans want the best dancer to win.  Not to hurt you....

Believe me...