It totally depends on the type of programming. A lot of programming these days deals with business systems (after all, business tends to generate money. At least, I think that's the point). You may not need any kind of complex math to present interesting web applications or generate reports, or process credit cards. However, if you're in the business of developing applications to sell, or figuring the shortest path to send parts down a conveyor, or writing a compiler, you can see how you might need differing levels of complex mathematics. It all depends on your situation.
I do, however, agree with the point that in the general case, programmers tend to be able to learn quickly, and learn the types of things to help them with their current problem. But if you don't have a grounding to even know where to begin looking for answers, you have a bigger problem.
Certainly all programmers do not need heavy math skills. But it certainly never hurts. All things being equal, I know which one I would rather go with.
I do, however, agree with the point that in the general case, programmers tend to be able to learn quickly, and learn the types of things to help them with their current problem. But if you don't have a grounding to even know where to begin looking for answers, you have a bigger problem.
Certainly all programmers do not need heavy math skills. But it certainly never hurts. All things being equal, I know which one I would rather go with.