Very nice essay. Last week, I was angry with Oprah. She is so quick to be angry with those she "helps" when they disappoint her. I don’t deny that they have done wrong, but the way she publicly belittles them and uses it to create more publicity for herself – just seems wrong, too.

But at least she’s using some of her billions to help others in her own way. And I am negatively affecting her by choosing to work when I could be home watching her show. Right?

I also tell myself to stop shopping at Wal-mart, but I do it anyway because it’s convenient.