I don't think you can act so surprised or outraged when people respond predictably to incentives. People will be motivated by money and security and power.
If you really want to be cynical about it, most of workers of the world are ultimately working to make some rich dude(s) just a little bit richer.
If you really want to be cynical about it, most of workers of the world are ultimately working to make some rich dude(s) just a little bit richer.