Sentences with phrase «public opinion matters»

But these days, with the blogosphere around, public opinion matters as much as legal merit.

And public opinion matters on the view that such writers offer only to the extent that it is an opportunity to blame climate change deniers for the lack of progress.

As a democrat (that's not «Democrat»), I certainly hope that public opinion matters, and it is certainly my hope that RealClimate has an positive influence on public knowledge.

As a democrat (that's not «Democrat»), I certainly hope that public opinion matters, and it is certainly my hope that RealClimate has an positive influence on public knowledge.

Not exact matches

At the very least, controversial emails or other communications from high - profile or powerful people that are disclosed publicly — no matter how they are obtained — are considered in the court of public opinion where no rules of admissibility apply.

Merck experienced significant increases in positive consumer perception in the days following Frazier's resignation from Trump's manufacturing council over what he called a matter of «personal conscience,» according YouGov BrandIndex, a firm that tracks public opinions about brands.

«Negative publicity or public opinion resulting from these matters may increase the risk of reputational harm to our business, which can impact our ability to keep and attract customers, our ability to attract and retain qualified team members, result in the loss of revenue, or have other material adverse effects on our results of operations and financial condition.»

CNN / Opinion Research Corp. survey results released Friday also indicate that recent revelations about that matter have hurt the pope's standing with the public.

«We prohibit and strictly forbid any ecclesiastic or layperson from presuming to defend as permissible this trade in Blacks under no matter what pretext or excuse, or from publishing or teaching in any manner whatsoever, in public or privately, opinions contrary to what We have set forth in these Apostolic Letters.»

Theology has become a matter of private opinion, irrelevant to public issues.

It would be impossible to give men freedom of choice when the social organization has become so sensitive and delicate that every choice, even the most commonplace, is liable to react on the community, and every opinion or feeling Is treated as a serious matter because it may affect the Individual's productivity or social adjustment, or his human and public relations.»

I would not hesitate to go to a wedding, funeral, graduation, retirement party, baby shower, ballgame, courtroom, birthday party, family reunion, public hearing, town parade, school play, or other social function due to the presence or lack of a 1 - 2 minute prayer from a pastor, priest, rabbi, imam, valedictorian, mayor, police chief, council member, or 3rd grader who will play the Tree in the school spring play, nor would I feel it appropriate or necessary to make a social scene just so everyone could hear my opinion on the matter.

Contrary to general opinion, the public school may indeed teach the Bible — or for that matter, the Koran or the Book of Mormon or the I Ching.

Scalia has articulated this textualist philosophy in his frequent public lectures, in his penetrating book A Matter of Interpretation, and in his many Supreme Court opinions.

It seems, moreover, on the basis of public opinion polls, that this challenge is already accepted by a majority of our fellow citizens and thus the question of its establishment as a matter of law has not provoked a debate worthy of the momentous issues at stake.

No matter what Vic or any of his Christian toadies think or feel or want, this matter has already been decided by a majority of public opinion and the religious bigots already know they are on the wrong side of history.

No matter the outcome of Euro 2012, or of his trial, the court of public opinion — which has little respect for matters sub judice at the best of times — handed down its verdict long ago.

«Our campaign simply aims to celebrate the different approaches and opinions around parenting, including whether or not mums choose to breastfeed in public, recognising that it's ultimately what works for you and your baby that matters the most.»

«We eat when we're hungry, and so should babies, no matter what public opinion may be.»

So I then asked him why such «manners» matters so much, and he replied: «everything can be a possibility in a negotiation, and opening up might limit what's possible» «opening up a negotiation will allow public opinion to influence the negotiation process, and no one will try to negotiate anything with such party / entity»

Much else matters: party, ideology, public opinion, crises external and internal, leadership's quality of imagination and purpose, especially.

At one end of the scale are opinion polls, which sample the whole population but may not reflect a well informed, well thought - out response to questions about government or public service quality, and may in fact reflect opinions on other matters such as economic outlook.

On the issue of private integrity and public fitness for office, public opinion is more evenly spread across demographic groups, with clear warnings for those who believe personal integrity is a matter for the private sphere alone.

But the point is this: human judgement really matters because polls can not give definitive answers on public opinion on complex issues.

Preparatory to the daring and merciless military operations against Boko Haram members, top officers of security and intelligence agencies were in Lagos and Abuja, towards the end of 2014 to interact with critical stakeholders that matter in shaping public perception and opinions.

It's a vote that doesn't matter except in the public's opinion.

In addition, Boards regularly conduct public hearings — on the City's budget, on land use matters, and other major issues — to give the people of the community the opportunity to express their opinions.

This by extension and in the opinion of CADA means that no private or state institution can directly or indirectly get involved in matters of elections without the express permission of EC and once the permission is given, EC must have oversight responsibility to ensure that activities, actions and inactions of any private, public institution or individual involved in elections do not impinge on the integrity of the electoral process.

(i) The Committee on Ethics may, in its discretion, issue public or private advisory opinions with respect to questions of ethical conduct, conflicts of interest and other matters arising under this Article.

«Even assuming that the contention is true, by petitioners» own acknowledgment the mathematical formula to calculate the size of the Senate is not a matter upon which public opinion should have any influence.»

The Legislature wants to ensure that residents have an opportunity to voice their opinion on this matter and that is why we are launching this online poll, as well as hosting a public forum to allow residents to speak on the matter,» said Chairman John Mills.

-- but, with a largely right - wing press and public opinion still largely suckered by the government myth that Labour ran the country into the ground, headlines really do matter.

Mondello explained that the public perception of Mangano, no matter his guilt or innocence, will shape voters» opinions when they go to the polls Nov. 7.

«Due process is a fundamental right, guaranteed to all no matter political status or public opinion.

Caputo worked to build public sympathy for MercExchange by reducing an arcane legal case to «kitchen table language,» painting eBay as a corporate monster and finding reporters and opinion writers to publish stories about the matter in the Washington Post and Wall Street Journal.

2007 James Hansen is honored for his courageous and steadfast advocacy in support of scientists» responsibilities to communicate their scientific opinions and findings openly and honestly on matters of public importance.

«Too frequently, the public perceives science as a matter of opinion,» he says.

And don't get sucked into nasty public debates with people whose opinions don't matter — specifically, Internet trolls, Nahai says.

«Yet if we continue to think about public opinion in this narrow way, as policy conflicts emerge, mistakes will be made and opportunities will be missed to effectively engage the public on the questions and concerns that matter to them.»

Public opinion has shifted dramatically in recent years on the issue of same - sex marriage, and it will continue to evolve over time with equally as prominent matters.

But the largest portion of the public — no less than 46 percent — say they have no opinion on the matter.

What really matters is who sets the school board's agenda and who can galvanize public opinion against irresponsible board members.

A majority of the public with an opinion on the matter agrees with Friedrichs, with 56 percent in favor of ending these agency fees.

Students Matter fights for education equality in the court of law and in the court of public opinion, where students» rights and voices matterMatter fights for education equality in the court of law and in the court of public opinion, where students» rights and voices mattermatter most.

By simultaneously using litigation to challenge the laws and practices preventing students from obtaining a quality education, while influencing the tide of public opinion through a media and organizing campaign, Students Matter creates both the opportunity and the demand for meaningful and sustainable policy transformation.

A plurality of the American public — indeed a decided majority of those with an opinion on the matter — objects to the union practice of charging fees to nonmembers.

With this being said, I'm not in a position of buying either of them and with that in mind, your POV might reflect the opinion of the buying public, which in the end, it's the opinion that matters.

«Hey look — here is someone who writes best selling books / makes movies / sings song on the radios so let's all pay attention to their (largely uninformed and usually completely unresearched) opinion on this important matter of public policy.»

And if self - publishing is taking us down that road to where public opinion is that stories are worth a dime a dozen, I don't ever want to go there, no matter how much money I can make from it.

However, the court of public opinion can matter.