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Pennsylvanians Agree Courts Not the Place to Make Laws

A recent Federalist Society poll of Pennsylvania voters of varying age, race and political ideology found overwhelming majority opinions on the role of the courts in gun control, health care and same-sex relationships. Pennsylvanians believe courts are in place to interpret the laws, state judicial elections are a good thing as opposed to "merit" selection, and voters overwhelmingly agree that the voters/legislature should decide the fate of same-sex marriage/relationships, not the courts. Read more...

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