So long as folks are clear on the distinction between White Hat Hackers and the Black Hats, I don't see a problem. Educating the public has been iffy, but I *think* most informed adults recognize that hacking is often a positive, beneficial experience.
If nothing else, hackers have replaced the stereotype of the crazy basement inventor in popular media.
Thus his rant on hackers and hacking is misplaced, IMHO.