You are making some assumptions that are simply incorrect. I do not practice law as you imply. I respect your views even though you seem to be on the verge of personal attacks. As I said, hundred if not thousands of lawyers and their clients recused Judge Carlson once is orientation became known. And I heard many complain that had they known before then they would have also. Not condoning the unfairness or any homophobic justification. It is a rule that is often abused but more often makes for a more fair outcome when unprovable but real bias is present. Nobody said anything about screening out blacks or Jews or females. Those are your words and the implications and assumptions are not warranted. Let me ask you a Q: if you had a client accused of a serious assault on a guy person and the case was assigned to Judge Carlson, would you advise your client of the rule allowing him to recuse the judge without having to give a reason? What would your recommendation be?