Stolen Valor is OK

steve58 · 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

Freyland · 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.

OJsDad · 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.

Sir Slash · 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)

bayonetbrant · 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.

BanzaiCat · January 13, 2016, 07:14:46 AM

Airborne Rifles · 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.

bayonetbrant · 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!

Airborne Rifles · January 13, 2016, 06:45:10 PM

Why yes, yes it has 8)

Gusington · January 13, 2016, 08:06:09 PM

^You are for reelz, right? :-\

Sir Slash · January 13, 2016, 10:45:27 PM

But can you do all 4 at the same time?

Airborne Rifles · 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 ;).

Airborne Rifles · 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.

Sir Slash · January 14, 2016, 10:47:06 AM

My Man! O0