David H. Bailey: Algebra Is Essential in a 21st Century Economy

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mobileweb/david-h-bailey/algebra-is-essential-in-a_b_1724338.html

I think these authors make a strong case for algebra, but they got sloppy in the last paragraph when they seem to blame Realistic Mathematics Education for some sort of Dutch "pedagogical disaster," then link to a paper in support of RME.