1.   Even then, the debate about which players merit selection probably would continue.

2.   Ideally, the reorganization would be accompanied by a new system of merit selection of judges.

3.   It also reaffirmed its support for the merit selection of judges.

4.   Obviously, she was a merit selection, because few people can ski with their head inside a big fur fishbowl.

5.   Progressive citizen and bar groups have long advocated merit selection.

6.   The state Legislature shows no interest in switching to a system of merit selection.