shagtastic, forget it. It's not reality. This situation has ALWAYS existed, but right now it's becoming more widespread.
Suggesting that guys don't buy an endorsement is about as silly as kaptin m suggesting that pilots boycott Jet* when it kicked off unless they upped the $$.
Just say no,and you will just say no to a flyingjob, forever.
Won't happen in our lifetimes, or for the next billion years.