[peterbessman]

The problem with this is that the high-end of programming salaries is the low-end of, e.g. medical salaries. Yes, there is more to it than that, but on this axis alone, programming actually does not come out on top. Those inclined to seek "absurdly high salaries" are inclined to skip over programming.

[erikpukinskis]

So you're saying because the greediest of kids won't be tempted by programmer salaries that those salaries won't tempt anyone?