I am not interested in a long debate about the junior FO rates , but the fact is that the cadets are only on them for a maximum of two years. That can be confirmed by your own pilot union or the company itself or the cadets themselves. Some who joined the advanced program already had 600 hours or so, and so were able to gain an ATPL in less than two years - so moved off the junior FO onto the standard pay scales immediately.
Jack a nice post but I am thinking maybe a little tongue in cheek perhaps. I think clearly there would be some very proud parents who agree with all your words. They would be very proud of their Sons/Daughters who have just turned 20 and are checked to line as Jetstar A320 FOs , knowing also that without the funding mechanisms arranged by the company it could not have been done.