I learned this morning that Carl Robert Frederick, founder of The American Pro Se Association passed away on Monday. The APSA web site is a godsend for people of little means who suddenly find themselves embroiled in the court system. (For those interested, HALT is also a terrific resource).

Frederick dedicated many years of his life to helping people understand the legal system at a time when the legal system has become all but inaccessible to to most citizens. He also advocated for mandatory high school level law courses. This is a worthy goal, and I hope his friends, family, and fellow travelers continue the effort. As long as the majority of the citizenry find the legal system incompehensible and unaffordable, there will be no chance for equitable justice in this country.