The scary thing to me is the judge, who had a reputation of being a very good jurist, was so wrapped up in the mechanics and letter of the law that he had never considered the impact not only on those directly involved but the general public as well.
Sounds like the man spent his life in a closet.
It's incomprehensible to me that he could have served in the legal profession long enough and with enough distinction to have become a judge without ever having bumped into the reality noted by your wife.
The thought of it makes me fearful of the "justice" dispensed in his court!
Edit: It also leaves me wondering how he goes about acquiring a new car.
