Exactly. I can't help feeling some people are conflating the few people saying "everyone must code" with the larger number of those saying "anyone CAN code" her

Exactly. I can't help feeling some people are conflating the few people saying "everyone must code" with the larger number of those saying "anyone CAN code" here. Everyone should know a bit about coding, just as everyone should know a bit about design and a bit about how to write well. There's nothing wrong with encouraging people to give it a go, and there's nothing wrong with learning the basics of coding regardless of what role you're in. Just be prepared to let the pros do their jobs and don't assume your small amount of knowledge is equal (or superior).