Judges garner greater trust than politicians, survey finds

How do you feel about legislators right to use the notwithstanding clause when public values are at odds with judicial decisions? Express your point of view in the comments section.
The Observer

clipped from www.theglobeandmail.com When these limitations on courtroom evidence lead to a ruling that is truly at odds with public values, he said, "legislatures must have the legal and political means to override such a ruling . . . But unfortunately, the use of the notwithstanding clause has become politically taboo."

Two-thirds back electing judges

The election of judges would be an improvement in our justice system. However the success of such a transition would really depend on the election process.
The Observer

clipped from www.theglobeandmail.com Sixty-three per cent of 1,000 respondents questioned in the Strategic Counsel survey supported the idea of elected judges, compared to 30 per cent who opposed the notion. The results may come as a surprise to the legal community, where it has long been assumed that Canadians see the election of judges as a major drawback of the U.S. justice system.