I don't necessarily agree with the article. Math was my main subject at the University, so while I work as a software developer, on paper I am a mathematician.

I don't necessarily agree with the article. Math was my main subject at the University, so while I work as a software developer, on paper I am a mathematician. I don't agree with the premise that math is an art, and that "Better to not have math classes at all than to do what is currently being done." First and foremost, Math is something which learns one to think abstractly in patterns. And this I believe is indispensable and useful for almost everyone - even if the concrete pieces of knowledge will be forgotten later or not directly applicable to one's work or life. Even the so-called "drill" is somewhat useful. Also, during my work in software companies, I was able to notice when someone didn't receive solid Math at university level - they were lacking in the area of their ability to think more abstractly and thoroughly about more complex problems. Of course, the education could be improved by having better teachers with passion and ability to explain the ideas, no doubt about that.