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I think it's just a product of being more visible, when compared to the billionaire suits behind the scenes. When strikes happen, it's always the players front and center complaining that they're getting a raw deal, as opposed to the owners who a lot of people can't even recognize, and operate in the shadows for the most part.
It's also just a natural reaction to think "how much is enough?". It's hard to separate the world they live in, and see their side of it. All we're thinking is that they already have enough money, so what are they complaining about? The truth is, they're still getting screwed on the level they're playing on in their world, but it's almost impossible to relate to it.
Yeah I think that's a big part of it. In a way, because the players are more relatable, it's easier to get angry with them, compared to landed gentry and multinational corporations.
Consumption of major league sports is irrational, so I suppose I can't be too surprised at the reaction. I mean, someone's still paying 140 bucks to sit on a waiting list for Montreal Canadiens season's tickets. If you're willing to take that much of Molson's cock in your ass already, why not side with him in a labour dispute?