Response to Simmt article on math education and citizenship education

I like that Elaine Simmt introduced mathematics as a tool to understand and shape our society. I have never thought of math as shaper of society. I agree with Simmt when he says that math should not be taught as fact rather purpose of teaching mathematics should be to create mathematical thinkers. Students should be educated to understand how math is used in formation of society rather than teaching them just computational skills. They should be involved in mathematical conversations in the classroom through which they learn how to pose problems and learn to explain solutions. So, purpose to teach math should be to develop good citizens.