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S42: Ep 1: "Feels Like a Rollercoaster" (3/9/22)

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Maanca:
I sympathize with Jackson, but if he didn't tell production about his lithium medication until the last minute, then he was effectively a wasted spot on the cast. The withdrawal could be dangerous.

Leilani:
I agree with you.  I understand that it's something that he wanted to do for years and it's a once in a lifetime opportunity him, but thousands of other people can say the same thing.  Taking a spot that you know you're not eligible for because of a disqualifying condition is wrong and he knew that before they flew out there.  I don't like to attribute motive to a stranger, but the way it came across to me was that he waited until the last possible moment to make the disclosure because he knew if he did it earlier he'd be pulled and replaced.  Maybe he figured that they'd just let it slide since they were past the point of no return.

georgiapeach:
I liked him. Wish he could have tapered that off long before the start...

Bookworm:
I honestly don't have a problem with Jackson's omission and later withdrawal from the game. He claimed that the experience was the best 48 hours of his life, so I imagine even the condensed stay he got was worth it.

Jackson shared his incredibly powerful story with millions of viewers, and I have to imagine it gave hope to other members of the LGBTQ+ community, especially those in rural areas. A lot of the "it gets better" messaging focuses on getting people through the teen years, but Jackson proved reconciliation and a better life is possible well into one's 40s.

Sure, there were other people who could've been cast that would have had the potential to last the entire competition, but Jackson didn't take their spot any more than Zach did. His inclusion was far from a waste and I honestly wouldn't entirely be surprised if the crew let him compete temporarily with the knowledge that he would be pulled.

Leilani:
There is a difference between being booted first and being disqualified for a lie by omission.  Did he deserve to be there?  Sure.  Should he have been there under the circumstances?  I don't think so.  I liked him and I have sympathy for his situation.  I just don't think it was the right thing to do.  Even if I concede that he didn't take the spot from someone else, it's still not fair to the rest of the tribe to lose a player like that. 

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