From gladiators through reality TV to the Hunger Games- old ideas in new clothes ???

Yes, I think it is true. In both games, people have to fight for their life and they aren't there, because they want to be there. The show entertains people and it is a great evening program for them.
These fighters, the gladiators and the tributes, haven't any power or regard in the society and both are nearly
treated like animals. The people with more power (the gamemakers) do what they want to do with them and this is very sad.  The games aren't also very fair, because the gladiators have to fight against animals, for example lions, with much more strength. All the tributes also haven't the same power, there is for example the small and weak Rue and the strong and big Cato, with much more experiences. It think it is sure who would survive if they would meet in the woods. The people, a few thousands years ago and the people a few years in the future from now fight both for money, glory and a better life.
To sum up, I think the Hunger Games are nearly the same, only in the future and with  more technology.

I am interested in what you think about this and I hope that you agree with me.
AB :-)