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Back to the Supreme Court I hate. bluedigger Jun 2012 #1
But in the end it is a freedom of speech issue Taverner Jun 2012 #2
But it is, categorically, an act of fraud. People use this misrepresentation to make money. Bucky Jun 2012 #14
I agree with you. I guess I need to make time to read the decision to understand the Js' reasoning. spooky3 Jun 2012 #16
Oh, I agree. I defer to Scotus's decision. It just confuses me. Bucky Jun 2012 #19
The law wasn't limited to commercial fraud. Eric J in MN Jun 2012 #17
If they use the medals for monetary gain they are subject to fraud laws. Hassin Bin Sober Jun 2012 #26
At that point, it's already fraud, and doesn't need this law Taverner Jun 2012 #33
This message was self-deleted by its author LanternWaste Jun 2012 #56
The Wearing of Military Medals and Awards by People that have not EARNED clang1 Jun 2012 #20
Dude - calm the all caps YOU DON'T LIKE PEOPLE SCREAMING AT YOU DO YOU?????? Taverner Jun 2012 #32
All CAPS doesn't help you make your point. It just makes people ignore your point. nt MADem Jun 2012 #45
FREE SPEECH bowens43 Jun 2012 #5
I agree permatex Jun 2012 #31
You may not like the list of judges who wanted to keep the act muriel_volestrangler Jun 2012 #6
From that article: 1monster Jun 2012 #23
re: False statements of fact merit no First Amendment protection in their own right clang1 Jun 2012 #40
That wouldn't have been the point. Igel Jun 2012 #42
Figures. Those three wouldn't know the Bill of Rights if they tripped over it. yardwork Jun 2012 #35
I agree with the court 100%. nt naaman fletcher Jun 2012 #44
What was the vote breakdown? Pab Sungenis Jun 2012 #3
6-3 kirby Jun 2012 #9
If Alito read the dissent Pab Sungenis Jun 2012 #11
Correct... Edited my post. n/t kirby Jun 2012 #12
EVEN A BROKEN CLOCK IS RIGHT TWICE A DAY clang1 Jun 2012 #28
Not if it's digital, it isn't. AtheistCrusader Jun 2012 #39
Conservatives must be mad Ter Jun 2012 #52
That's not really the case. onenote Jun 2012 #53
Two great decisions on a single day!!! bowens43 Jun 2012 #4
Yeah they are on a roll all of sudden Harmony Blue Jun 2012 #13
The word is Roberts knows people are none too happy with SCOTUS NYC Liberal Jun 2012 #25
Lying about medals is more than unattractive. It's heinous. VWolf Jun 2012 #7
Good. The "Stolen Valor Act" was fucking stupid and unconstitutional beyond description alcibiades_mystery Jun 2012 #8
And that's before even getting into its name. Ugh. (nt) Posteritatis Jun 2012 #55
I agree with this obamanut2012 Jun 2012 #10
Weird. Makes you wonder Ken Burch Jun 2012 #15
Protecting republicans? Turbineguy Jun 2012 #18
Bingo! Restricting the right to lie would seriously cramp Republicans and Maineman Jun 2012 #21
Exactly what I was thinking!!! gopiscrap Jun 2012 #30
Not that it wasn't clear before.... Blasphemer Jun 2012 #22
It was the right decision, but it was not a "clear cut" case. onenote Jun 2012 #47
As FOX news and 8 years of George Bush has shown us magic59 Jun 2012 #24
The SCOTUS: No law shall get in the way of Americans electing LIARS & FRAUDS. nt shcrane71 Jun 2012 #27
You can lie to your friends and neighbors or on an internet blog bluestateguy Jun 2012 #29
I agree with this decision. It is protected speech to lie about receiving medals. yardwork Jun 2012 #34
As some one who have earned a few medals for my military service KatChatter Jun 2012 #36
But it would be illegal to lie about receiving medals WHEN CRABS ROAR Jun 2012 #37
That should make johnnie happy.. russspeakeasy Jun 2012 #38
You may now call me General Ripley Tom Ripley Jun 2012 #41
You best go with Lord High Supreme General of the Universe Ripley KatChatter Jun 2012 #43
Consider this then about Free Speech clang1 Jun 2012 #46
You can call it propaganda COLGATE4 Jun 2012 #51
As a veteran........ KBlagburn Jun 2012 #48
Here is the actual Court Opinion happyslug Jun 2012 #49
How is it lying about medals different from Scalia pretending to be a SCOTUS judge? yellowcanine Jun 2012 #50
The First Amendment includes the right to be an asshole. It's simple enough to me. Posteritatis Jun 2012 #54
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