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IRL (In Real Life) => Current Events => Topic started by: steve58 on January 12, 2016, 04:58:44 PM

Title: Stolen Valor is OK
Post by: steve58 on January 12, 2016, 04:58:44 PM
...ah, no, it is NOT OK  >:(

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A federal appeals court on Monday tossed out a veteran's conviction for wearing military medals he didn't earn, saying it was a form of free speech protected by the Constitution.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2016/01/12/stolen-valor-conviction-overturned-by-federal-appeals-court.html?intcmp=hpbt4
Title: Re: Stolen Valor is OK
Post by: Freyland on January 12, 2016, 08:22:00 PM
And then that judge, on one of his "Escort" runs, finds out to late his date is a tranny.  Cause Karma's a bitch.
Title: Re: Stolen Valor is OK
Post by: OJsDad on January 12, 2016, 09:56:23 PM
So, anyone that works in a court house can claim to be a judge.  Freedom of speech and all of that. 
Title: Re: Stolen Valor is OK
Post by: Sir Slash on January 12, 2016, 11:00:38 PM
Just my luck. This happens too late for me to pick-up women with medals I didn't earn.  :(  On the other hand, just cause some judge says it's OK doesn't mean you won't get your ass whipped by a Vet for doing it.  8)
Title: Re: Stolen Valor is OK
Post by: bayonetbrant on January 13, 2016, 06:20:10 AM
I think that if you end up 'profiting' from it - someone buys you a drink thinking you're a veteran - that you can still be prosecuted under fraud laws.
Title: Re: Stolen Valor is OK
Post by: BanzaiCat on January 13, 2016, 07:14:46 AM
Title: Re: Stolen Valor is OK
Post by: Airborne Rifles on January 13, 2016, 05:37:23 PM
Personally, I'm gratified that there are so many people out there that think playing dress up as a member of my profession will get them esteem/laid/free drinks/whatever  :).

Seriously, a few nut jobs out there wearing awards they didn't earn in no way dilutes the value of the award.
Title: Re: Stolen Valor is OK
Post by: bayonetbrant on January 13, 2016, 06:25:28 PM
Quote from: Airborne Rifles on January 13, 2016, 05:37:23 PM
Personally, I'm gratified that there are so many people out there that think playing dress up as a member of my profession will get them esteem/laid/free drinks/whatever  :).

seems to have worked out for you, at least!   :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: Stolen Valor is OK
Post by: Airborne Rifles on January 13, 2016, 06:45:10 PM
Why yes, yes it has  8)
Title: Re: Stolen Valor is OK
Post by: Gusington on January 13, 2016, 08:06:09 PM
^You are for reelz, right?  :-\
Title: Re: Stolen Valor is OK
Post by: Sir Slash on January 13, 2016, 10:45:27 PM
But can you do all 4 at the same time?
Title: Re: Stolen Valor is OK
Post by: Airborne Rifles on January 14, 2016, 05:39:22 AM
Quote from: Gusington on January 13, 2016, 08:06:09 PM
^You are for reelz, right?  :-\

Don't worry Gus. I don't masquerade as an army officer, just as a competent one  ;).
Title: Re: Stolen Valor is OK
Post by: Airborne Rifles on January 14, 2016, 05:48:28 AM
Quote from: Sir Slash on January 13, 2016, 10:45:27 PM
But can you do all 4 at the same time?

Sequentially, in reverse order.
Title: Re: Stolen Valor is OK
Post by: Sir Slash on January 14, 2016, 10:47:06 AM
My Man!  O0