A Hero's Hero ...

DAKOTA L. MEYER UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

“ According to the citation on the award, this noble, young man went to astonishing lengths to help his fellow troops.  He disregarded orders to remain at a safe distance from the ambush and proceeded to save the lives of 36 fellow Marines, soldiers and Afghani military members. ".. he disregarded orders to remain safe" is key tho this story. Less than a year after leaving the Corps, Sgt.Meyer went to work for BAE Systems,  a British company with extensive U.S. operations.  When he learned that BAH was planning to sell high-tech rifle sniper scopes to the Pakistani military,  he objected.  The company were not amused. Meyer decided to leave to work for another defense contractor when  BAH retaliated.   His supervisor effectively blocked his hiring by making supposedly false claims that he was a drunk and had a mental condition. Yesterday the slandered hero filed a defamation lawsuit.  This, ladies and gentlemen, is a hero, and a stand-up guy for his nation's interests,  [Decorated Marine Sues Contractor] ”