There is a good amount of passion in this debate.
But it is a debate; with 2 sides, BOTH voicing relevant supporting arguments.
To be clear, I am no fan of these schemes, however they are packaged and sold.
That said, a new blue licence has a finite 'shelf life'. Each month yet more licences are issued and more desperate wannabes join the job chase. 'Turn Key' crewing solutions are 'vogue' and agencies need minimum experience levels, to wit, the 'magical' 500hrs.
BMI will provide very high quality training to their 'paying guests', is it ridiculous to suggest that folks will be stronger pilots with their help than without it?
Anyone that retains the 'moral high ground' has my sincere respect; as do those that follow these schemes in an attempt to better their employment chances and skill set.