Letters: Aug. 10, 1981

Lady Justice

To the Editors:

Hallelujah! A campaign promise that was actually fulfilled—and brilliantly [July 20]. Sandra O'Connor's expertise, sharp intellect and experience qualify her for a seat on the Supreme Court regardless of her sex.

Anita Moore Florissant, Mo.

Justice—at last? A woman member of the Supreme Court is not synonymous with justice.

Robert L. Shaw Washington, D.C.

In Uruguay we also try to move forward in women's matters, but not with so much fanfare. Our government recently appointed the first woman judge to the Uruguayan Supreme Court and the first woman dean of our major university. The news media dutifully reported these events, but they...

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