Why do you believe that conservative judges will be less activist?   A conservative court gave corporations personhood.  If a President, Congress decides to say rule against peacefull protest, would a conservative court rubber stamp approval?
We have a problem with labeling things as good, depending on the political party.   It comes from tying Party to either lib or con.   That falls apart because it stereotypes both Parties.
I want smart, experienced jurist.  I dislike overtly partisan/ideological jurist.   I have a good impression or Gorsuch.

Is the problem in giving only one party control of the nominating process- especially at state levels?