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Lindsey Millar, Mara Leveritt, and especially Jason Baldwin must be congratulated on their participation, and for sharing a lot of valuable information. Several rounds of applause meant the people present agree that changes are needed, and that they are open to and supportive of having cameras in the courtrooms. I saw just in my area quite a few heads nodding in agreement, and I caught a few whispered comments, including a "that's so much like what happened to me".

One of the most important comments came from Mara Leveritt. She spoke quite eloquently about the state and the people of Arkansas facing another round of definite humiliation and criticism, the result of the West Memphis 3 case. This is something that will shock some people and upset others, but she is right on target. She then discussed how Arkansas can and should be more proactive--and right away--by having cameras set up to record all criminal court proceedings. The state supreme court has already opened up the doors to do this. Now all lower courts should do the same. Arkansas could blunt some of this criticism, and quite probably save the taxpayers a lot of money in the long run. I wish representatives of every circuit and appellate courts could have attended this evening's discussion.

Jason Baldwin, keep doing what you're doing. Mara Leveritt, keep doing what you're doing. Lindsey Millar, keep doing what you're doing. And to all three of you, do it even more.
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