The Reflecting Pool Debacle: A Cautionary Tale for Politicians and Contractors The recent decision by federal prosecutors to drop charges against David Hearn, a former U. S.
Olympic canoeist accused of vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, has left many perplexed. On its surface, this appears to be a bizarre case of mistaken identity.
However, as the details emerge, it reveals a more complex and disturbing tale of political interference, contractor incompetence, and the dangers of rushing through high profile projects.