On being poor

I think I would give a copy of this to every law student starting a clinical course, and every new intern and attorney hired to work in legal services and public defender offices:

"Being poor", by John Scalzi.

No, by the grace of G_d I don't know what it's like first-hand, but I've been honored to hire and work with people who do, and who've helped me to understand. Read the post and the comments.

(This one goes out to my friend and colleague, "Dennis K.")