Loss of a Giant

Political scientist James Q. Wilson died this morning at age 80, see the Boston Globe obituary. For the past couple of decades he has been that political scientist who has had the most impact on public policy.

We quoted him most recently on January 30 of this year. Wilson wrote things that made practical sense, his policy prescriptions were based on a realistic grasp of human nature. He will be missed.

See The Wall Street Journal's obituary for this wise man, as well as their collection of his quotes.