Oftentimes people do not necessarily think upon the consequences of their actions until it is too late. If a few truly wish not to have a minder with them believe they will be 'forced' into doing so, then they may try to look like they are abiding by the status quo.

[ He just predicts someone will do something stupid, ok. Listen to him.

Either way, he will always interpret the buddy system as one watching the other out of suspicion. ]