I have to disagree. The writers have invested way to much into the plot and direction(s) of the show. Locke wants to stay on the island and not a cripple, and Desmond (at least until Penny is Killed) is happy and content. If it ended with a cop out like that (or the J.R. or Seinfield type of ending for that matter) the show would be meaningless and all the stories of redemption would have been for nothing. My opinion is that the redemption theme of the show will be the most important factor in the final ending someway. But, I enjoyed the guess!
