This is a point that I return to often—on so many issues, Americans feel compelled to argue using speculation informed by their particular ideologies, when ther

This is a point that I return to often—on so many issues, Americans feel compelled to argue using speculation informed by their particular ideologies, when there is no need to speculate. We can just observe the effects of various policies around the world, assuming of course that we are somewhat curious and willing to be proven wrong by reality.