The most degrading experience of my life was going before a federal judge in a civil lawsuit. Dear God, America is in trouble. The civility the court demands from participants was thrown out the window by the judge himself. I had no idea judges behaved like this guy. If the way he acted and spoke had been videotaped, he would be history. This is a highly respected judge, too. He enjoys a fine reputation. He was profoundly disrespectful, unprofessional and pulverized my faith in our judicial system. If I had done anything deserving of his harassment, I would apologize.