When I got hired at a regional in 2004, the airline's minimums were 1500TT and 300ME. Around the second day of new hire training, several instructors came and spoke to the class, and told us how we had it easy, and they had to "pay their dues".
Going forward, when I was a 135 jet captain, I had the opportunity to fly with several 1000 hour (or less) "wonders". Let me tell you, it was twice the work for me, and definitely added to my stress level.
I would NEVER sign that petition