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In reply to the discussion: Supreme Court strikes down Stolen Valor Act for military medals [View all]Ken Burch
(50,254 posts)15. Weird. Makes you wonder
Whether we need to re-check everything on THEIR resume's.
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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
If they use the medals for monetary gain they are subject to fraud laws.
Hassin Bin Sober
Jun 2012
#26
All CAPS doesn't help you make your point. It just makes people ignore your point. nt
MADem
Jun 2012
#45
re: False statements of fact merit no First Amendment protection in their own right
clang1
Jun 2012
#40
Figures. Those three wouldn't know the Bill of Rights if they tripped over it.
yardwork
Jun 2012
#35
Good. The "Stolen Valor Act" was fucking stupid and unconstitutional beyond description
alcibiades_mystery
Jun 2012
#8
The SCOTUS: No law shall get in the way of Americans electing LIARS & FRAUDS. nt
shcrane71
Jun 2012
#27
I agree with this decision. It is protected speech to lie about receiving medals.
yardwork
Jun 2012
#34
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