Why are you shocked? You know there are two sets of rules. The in-crowd and the disposable. We can't sell the story without a few sacrificial heroes. Think of the coercive potential for elite athletes, pro or Olympic. No shot, no pot (of gold.) And then you are reviled in society as a loser or even worse a non-conscientious sociopath, willing to sacrifice others for your own ego. And good luck for endorsements. cf Colin Kaepernick, whether you are black, brown, red, white, or yellow, he took a knee on his terms. "Owning" humans was supposed to have become obsolete one hundred fifty years ago, evidently more work is needed.