Stupid, degenerate..

After his motion to suppress evidence was denied by the court the attorney spoke¹ up, "Your Honor," he said, "What would you do if I called you a stupid, degenerate², old
fool."

The Judge, now also angered, responded, "I would hold you in contempt of court and seek to have you suspended from practicing before this court again!"

"What if I only thought it?" asked the attorney.

"In that case, there is nothing I could do, you have the right to think whatever you may."

"Oh, I see. Then, if it pleases the court, let the record reflect, I 'think'you're a stupid, degenerate, old fool."