Majority of Americans Support Landmark Supreme Court Decisions Protecting Personal Freedoms

The United States has a long history of landmark Supreme Court decisions that have shaped the country's social and cultural landscape. In recent years, the court has made several significant decisions that have protected personal freedoms, including the right to same-sex marriage, the right to use contraception, and the decriminalization of homosexual conduct.

According to a new poll conducted by Harvard University, Stanford University, and the University of Texas at Austin in collaboration with YouGov, majorities of Americans support each of these four Supreme Court decisions. The poll found that 60% of respondents supported the landmark case of Griswold v. Connecticut, which established the right of married couples to use contraception. Similarly, 57% of respondents supported the case of Lawrence v. Texas, which decriminalized homosexual conduct.

The poll also found that 53% of respondents supported the case of Obergefell v. Hodges, which established the right to same-sex marriage. These numbers demonstrate widespread endorsement of these landmark decisions and suggest that Americans value personal freedoms and the rights they entail.

These decisions have been a source of controversy in recent years, with some arguing that they are 'demonstrably erroneous' and should be overturned. However, the majority of Americans appear to disagree with this assessment, and instead support the continued protection of these fundamental rights.

In conclusion, the poll results highlight the importance of protecting personal freedoms and the rights they entail. The landmark Supreme Court decisions discussed above have played a significant role in shaping American society and culture, and it is essential that we continue to uphold and protect them.

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