I think the OP is upset by semantics. A bunch of black slaves, I mean players, being told by their white owners, I mean owners, that they can't protest racial injustice, really offends some people. I mean, as long as we give them some corn poe, and a banjo to dance to, these upitty athletes should just be grateful we didn't lynch anyone this month.
Too bad we can't bring back bounties and slave hunters... that'll show 'em what slavery *really* means!