This is a petition to show the overwhelming support and love the O.C character of Marissa Cooper has, and the desire for her not to be dead. We've supported this show and this character for years, and we deserve more than to be given NO hope after three years of laughing, crying, and feeling along with Marissa. This is also to show support for Marissa's wonderful portrayer Mischa Barton, who gave the character everything she had and deserved more than to have her killed. The important thing to remember is [B]even if Mischa isn't on the show, Marissa does not have to be dead.[/B] We deserve some hope and some peace for years of loyal viewership. Sign if you want Marissa to be alive in the upcoming season and [B]PLEASE COMMENT IF YOU DO NOT INTEND TO WATCH WITHOUT HER.[/B] We want Josh Schwartz, all the producers of The O.C, Fox network, WB, and the advertisors of this show to understand there is no upside to killing Marissa.