I'm with Jeff on the idea that programming isn't in the same class as reading and writing and basic maths but I certainly don't agree with the whole article.
But I think the criticism of his article isn't to say he's wrong, everyone should learn to code, it's that he's wrong, some people probably would benefit from learning to code.
My issue is really with the people who flip his position 180 degrees and say "No, everyone should learn to code". Both positions are wrong.
I guess "You don't have to learn how to code" would have been a more accurate title.