Laura Gómez : Critics of Sotomayor take her remarks out of context . She says judge carefully hedged comment about `` wise Latina '' judge . She was referencing the group dynamics on a U.S. Supreme Court of nine justices who converse publicly during oral arguments and privately during conferences over cases . Score: 6 Key merit of diversity on court is public view of judges ' legitimacy .
Laura Gómez : Critics of Sotomayor take her remarks out of context . She says judge carefully hedged comment about `` wise Latina '' judge . Score: 6 Key merit of diversity on court is public view of judges ' legitimacy .