I hate dream posts, so here goes.
Dreamed a mall was putting on a quiz show with multiple heats. Big prizes, big pool of contestants. Competition gets hot. But then the feds come in and announce they’re upping the ante. Losers get investigated and put on the firing line if found guilty of anything. Lots of people drop out except for those willing to wager. Final round, I narrowly win. Feds detain 2nd and 3rd place winners. My prize options are: 1) a lot of money 2) a lot of prestige 3) clemency for all contestants. My only moral option is clemency. I win, but lose; everybody wins, but loses. They didn’t win freedom; they got to keep it. Remember who’s taking what.