You are of course correct JR. No one held a gun to his head and made him sign up. He just simply had no other opportunities to get into a jet; this had been his lifes' ambition and he is not getting any younger. I wouldn't do it, but it seems that's the only way people are getting ahead now.
Four friends have moved into airline jobs in the last few months and everyone of them paid for it. It seems their terms are the only ones on which they will hire.