Wednesday, February 01, 2006

Chile's Quota Cabinet

The Christian Science Moniter reports:
Michelle Bachelet made history Jan. 15 by becoming Chile's first female president.

Monday, she chalked up yet another precedent: naming a cabinet of 10 female and 10 male ministers. It's the first of its kind in the entire western hemisphere - and one of few examples in the world.

"This Cabinet reflects the new style of government I've proposed," Ms. Bachelet said, as she announced her choices.
Doesn't it make you feel better that the correct number was selected?