When I think of prejudice, racism and sexism I think of things that cause actual harm to the effected individual. I guess I don't see how someone is harmed by being asked to leave a courtroom so that the judge can address a defendant or defendants personally. Courtrooms regularly ask the media to leave for certain parts, and I don't think they're being discriminated against.
It's not like he was giving something of tangible value that the excused parties were missing out on. I don't think I'm discriminating when I decide who I will and will not give advice to?
What is the tangible harm to those who left? How were they hurt?
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