So, the point of these programs isn't citizen enrichment. The point is job training.

Consider: philosophy is also intellectually demanding, but I don't see "Philosophy for All" educational initiatives.

I think a lot of people who oppose CS Ed investments are self-interested, but that doesn't mean there aren't genuine problems with government policies that tie themselves too closely to today's labor market.

If we're not careful, "learn to code and you'll have a job" will be tomorrow's equivalent of "get a college degree and you'll have a job".