I'd like to call attention to this part of Fred's post which many of the sub-threads appear to have overlooked: Instead of turning Paul's comments into a blogo

I'd like to call attention to this part of Fred's post which many of the sub-threads appear to have overlooked: Instead of turning Paul's comments into a blogosphere shitstorm, maybe we would all be better off staring the issue in the face and thinking about how each of us could help make a difference on this issue How would you help a 13-year-old -- of either gender? -- get interested in programming? Raspberry Pi? PyGame? Lego FIRST robotics? How can some of these initiatives be spread more widely to those who maybe don't have supportive family or communities to encourage their nerdy, high-school-pariah interest in tech?