You're being somewhat curmudgeonly here, I believe. There is no self-congratulation, rather an exhortation to us all to remember how it's still crucial to be sp

You're being somewhat curmudgeonly here, I believe. There is no self-congratulation, rather an exhortation to us all to remember how it's still crucial to be spreading the love and teaching of basic principles of maths. The fact that this even got close to legislation is remarkable, and wouldn't have happened with a numerate and educated legislature (even I dare say the current US Congress, though that may be debatable). It's a good fable for us, and it can only be constructive to encourage action upon its lesson, in realising that there are many still who'd rather believe in magic rather than engage in thought and play with numbers.