You're all forgetting the psychological aspect of what would become of hacking should this program be implemented in all schools. If it was, I doubt that hacking ability in general would still be frowned upon or shunned. In truth, it might actually be revered. Not only that, but since it would be a common thing to learn, we'd get less of those who choose to abuse this ability. It's the whole 'swearing around children' argument all over again.
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You're all forgetting the psychological aspect of what would become of hacking should this program be implemented in all schools. If it was, I doubt that hacking ability in general would still be frowned upon or shunned. In truth, it might actually be revered. Not only that, but since it would be a common thing to learn, we'd get less of those who choose to abuse this ability. It's the whole 'swearing around children' argument all over again.