Empirically-derived information needs to be scrutinized as well. This is why we peer review studies and don't just accept results at face value. It's not about my intuition vs. fact like you are claiming.
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I thought peer review in the current academic environment was the equivalent of a 6 man circle jerk. Just another piece of the state funded apparatus to elevate arbitrary position?
To some extent, this may be true. But it's better than just assuming all studies were setup in a sound manner with solid controls and the right analyses applied. The point being, you should read the study, and in this case the survey, before taking any results as noteworthy. "Don't trust, verify" as some might say.