Well there you go Phyk, my remark about you not knowing anything past the classroom was surprisingly accurate. I just assumed however you were a grown up. A naive, agenda driven grown up, but still some-one old enough to have a beer!
If you are who you say you are (anonymous forum and all that stuff), then I'm quite impressed. At 17 I wouldn't have had the Kahuna's to wade into a debate in such company, armed with nothing more than bad attitude, and trusting in the rock solid ethics of those who possess none. By the way, there is no Santa Clause! Oops, sorry another childhood myth shattered. Oh well, we all have to grow up sometime.
If you are interested in a future career in aviation, please keep track of your cadet friend's progress. Hopefully it'll prove enlightening. If your posts are no more than a wind-up, equally well done.
Krusty.