Oh, Rupert!

Dude,

Your words stung me like salt when you got voted off. I'm pretty sure I know something of what it feels like to make you say the things you said. I know that and I'm pretty sure I know some of the battles you fought from my own experiences of life. But you let me down. You were an example of the strength I need to overcome myself—to be who I am.

I must refute you in at least one regard. You did fit in, and you inspired strong loyalty. And that's why you scared people so bad.

I will agree that you trusted too much. I know that hurt because you felt betrayed.

But you did become cocky and arrogant. Those were your real sins. You ought to know that anyone who ever announces that he has the game sown up is doomed. It always works that way.

But in the end, you were betrayed. It's not about all that you did wrong. It's about all that you did right.

Stand tall, dude.

I love you.