Not understanding the point, unless your aim is to be conspiratorial in nature. The Stanford/Hoover Institute studies are obviously the contrarian view so yes

Not understanding the point, unless your aim is to be conspiratorial in nature. The Stanford/Hoover Institute studies are obviously the contrarian view so yes "society" allows an opposing viewpoint...backed by data. Last I checked, you're free to conclude whatever you wish even when lacking verifiable data unless your actual goal is to be liked by some particular segment of "society."