[Leaning Right]

Heck, my hands would likely reflexively be raised if someone was shoving me or swinging a nightstick

Good point. Nowadays we are seeing folks getting beaten by police (or even shot) for merely making a reflexive action.

[sport]

The slaves are not allowed to resist the masters. Even with reflexive moves. They are required, upon pain of death, to remain stoic and receive whatever punishment the master metes out. It was in the America of yesterday that the Citizens had rights and responsibilities.