Congress Passes ‘Stolen Valor Act’

[nhboy]

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"WASHINGTON (AP) — Lying about receiving a military medal could become a crime, under a bill headed to the president’s desk.

The Stolen Valor Act cleared the Senate Wednesday and the House earlier this week. The act makes it a crime to lie about military medals, if the purpose is to benefit from the claim.

The measure revives a law struck down by the Supreme Court. The court said it may be disreputable to lie about receiving a medal, but it’s protected under the First Amendment.

This bill is narrower, making it a crime to lie about being decorated with the intent to profit personally or financially. It’s sponsored by Nevada Republicans Joe Heck in the House and Dean Heller in the Senate. Violators could face up to a year in prison."

 

[MadDogMarine]

Link to original article.

"WASHINGTON (AP) — Lying about receiving a military medal could become a crime, under a bill headed to the president’s desk.

The Stolen Valor Act cleared the Senate Wednesday and the House earlier this week. The act makes it a crime to lie about military medals, if the purpose is to benefit from the claim.

The measure revives a law struck down by the Supreme Court. The court said it may be disreputable to lie about receiving a medal, but it’s protected under the First Amendment.

This bill is narrower, making it a crime to lie about being decorated with the intent to profit personally or financially. It’s sponsored by Nevada Republicans Joe Heck in the House and Dean Heller in the Senate. Violators could face up to a year in prison."

Valor is not something you wear on your chest in the form of a ribbon. Most
decorated veterans know full well the govt. wouldn't give them a cup of coffee for their chest full of ribbons.
Another feel good law that will accomplish nothing.

Valor rests within the heart of a man or a woman, That can never be stolen!

 

[dontknowwhy]

what's this all about Boy?
Do you want somebody to explain what valor is to you?
How about honor & integrity as well
Your posts clearly show you have none of the above mentioned traits

 

[czygvtwkr]

Man I hope this doesn't affect my bragging rights over all those certificates my boss printed out in Print Shop that said I exhibited excellence instead of giving me money.

 

[Inkd]

Valor is not something you wear on your chest in the form of a ribbon. Most
decorated veterans know full well the govt. wouldn't give them a cup of coffee for their chest full of ribbons.
Another feel good law that will accomplish nothing.

Valor rests within the heart of a man or a woman, That can never be stolen!

It's not about the government giving anyone anything. It's about people misrepresenting themselves and profiting from it.

Like the guy who would up getting a free Elk hunt because of his claims.