“Data can bear on policy issues, but many of our opinions about policy are grounded on premises about the nature of human life and human society that are beyond the reach of data. Try to think of any new data that would change your position on abortion, the death penalty, legalization of marijuana, same-sex marriage or the inheritance tax. If you cannot, you are not necessarily being unreasonable.” Charles Murray, in his new book, Coming Apart.
“I’ve changed my mind on this one … the fact is that my wife and I know many same-sex couples and they have great marriages.” Charles Murray, on Charlie Rose.
