[i_are_smart]

> It's not about rich, it's about having coding after-school classes as available as soccer (or whatever) practice.

Ok... so what about the kids who want to play soccer instead of being cooped up inside?

The idea that you might have to choose between playing a sport and getting enough experience to consider going into CS/SE in college is ridiculous.

[Swizec]

OK ... so what about the kids who want to be cooped up inside instead of playing soccer?

The idea that you might have to choose between coding and getting enough experience to consider being a professional soccer player is ridiculous.

;)

But my point was about having the choice and opportunity.

[splintercell]

> Ok... so what about the kids who want to play soccer instead of being cooped up inside?

I don't see what your point is. The OP suggests that coding after school classes should be as available as soccer practices. Do you think that if coding classes after school are made available then somehow it is harmful?