Why do we collectively put up with this anti-democratic shit? The entire back and forth between the judge and the reporter was just totally irresponsible and s

Why do we collectively put up with this anti-democratic shit? The entire back and forth between the judge and the reporter was just totally irresponsible and shows the Judge's lack of dedication to the principles of a free and informed society. That alone should be worth disbarment. I think it's because everyone secretly just wants in on the scam, and thinks that they are cunning enough to get their hand stamped if they do the right set of actions.