Because most people aren't coders, and tech is going through a wave of bad PR right now. You wouldn't go around touting a career as an exec at BP right after the big oil spill, either.
I guess you think the anti-tech sentiment is worse than I do. But this makes him seems even more the generic politician: take a poll then decide who you are and what you believe. How can he expect to win by blending in with his competitors? I would hope he brings something to the table that his advisors won't make him run away from. This is sad.
I do not belittle it at all! In fact I think we should have programs in schools so more kids have the opportunity to get into the field. It's a wonderful profession that sadly too few people have access to. See the last Q here: http://www.itworld.com/networking/409027/meet-coder-whos-run...
Because most people aren't coders, and tech is going through a wave of bad PR right now. You wouldn't go around touting a career as an exec at BP right after the big oil spill, either.