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Cardozo Public Law, Policy and Ethics Journal

Abstract

Rick Duncan always wanted to serve his country. His military career started at the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. As a Marine Corps Captain, he served with distinction as a Nuclear Missile Launch Officer. Serving at the Pentagon during the 9/11 attacks, he quickly volunteered for a combat tour in Iraq. While commanding a Marine Battalion in Fallujah, he was struck by a roadside bomb, which resulted in permanent brain trauma and cost him his finger, forcing him to return home. After receiving a Silver Star and a Purple Heart for his gallantry, he refused to give up. If he couldn'tfight overseas, he would continue to fight for veterans back home.

Upon his return stateside, he fought hard starting a non-profit group to help homeless vets. Not only was he a champion for veterans' rights, he was an active political speaker for over two years, campaigning against the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and getting several politicians elected. Captain Rick Duncan was a true American hero who should be a role model for us all.

Unfortunately none ofhis background is true, not even his name. Rick "Strandlof' has never served a day in any branch of the military, he never attended Annapolis, and he never won the Silver Star or the Purple Heart. The only time he has ever served has been behind bars. Although he may not have a Silver Star or a Purple Heart, he may have a constitutional right to claim that he does.

Disciplines

First Amendment | Law | Military, War, and Peace

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