Gov. Phil Bredesen has now created a female majority of justices on the Tennessee State Supreme Court -- a first for the court with today's appointment.
I've got to give Bredesen credit for the appointment and the distinction. It is a sign of progress. And I know from personal experience in the court system -- when my father was tried for an offense -- that women on juries are seen as more open, more apt to listen.
I hope that will be the same with the state supreme court, particularly when it comes to capital cases.
To read more from the state's best newspaper, The Knoxville News Sentinel, go to:
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2008/sep/29/bredesen-names-lee-state-supreme-court/
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