Public opinion should play a significant role in shaping government policies on social issues, but it should be balanced with expert advice, human rights, and long-term societal impacts. While it’s important for the government to listen to and reflect the views of its citizens, decisions on complex social issues should also be informed by evidence, fairness, and the well-being of all groups in society, including marginalized communities. Public opinion can guide the direction of policies, but it should not dictate them entirely, especially when it may conflict with broader principles of equality and justice.