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24. Popular speech needs no protection- by definition. Much as I hate it in this case, I agree. n/t

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Mon Jan 11, 2016, 10:32 PM

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Wearing unearned medals is protected by 1st Amendment, appeals court rules [View all] Liberal_in_LA Jan 2016 OP

This is BULLSHIT!!!!! GGJohn Jan 2016 #1

^ What he said! Docreed2003 Jan 2016 #3

Not just A medal. It was the Purple Heart. pinboy3niner Jan 2016 #8

That makes it even worse in my eyes. GGJohn Jan 2016 #10

He also has worn other medals, including the Silver Star pinboy3niner Jan 2016 #23

Jeez, and this poseur thought he'd get away with this? GGJohn Jan 2016 #25

Agreed DustyJoe Jan 2016 #50

I understand your anger, but I think criminalizing the wearing of fake medals went too far. NutmegYankee Jan 2016 #11

If they can't be criminally punished, GGJohn Jan 2016 #16

Shame is always legal. NutmegYankee Jan 2016 #22

That's the way to go. Orsino Jan 2016 #93

The defendant claimed: Silver Star, Purple Heart, Navy & Marine Corps Medal with Gold Star, & more Liberal_in_LA Jan 2016 #12

Navy and Marine Corps Medal with Gold Star? jmowreader Jan 2016 #81

...and wrote a book about his (imaginary) exploits Liberal_in_LA Jan 2016 #100

I saw that too jmowreader Jan 2016 #101

So that means anyone GP6971 Jan 2016 #13

I think people who wear unearned medals are a tad nuts. Just a little off---and I'm serious. virgogal Jan 2016 #33

A "tad" is too kind GP6971 Jan 2016 #43

Like these guys? hughee99 Jan 2016 #73

At least he made himself an Admiral. Hassin Bin Sober Jan 2016 #97

I do too Duckhunter935 Jan 2016 #28

K&R JonathanRackham Jan 2016 #76

Posers, fairly obvious, and mostly harmless. hunter Jan 2016 #98

After reading all the comments, including yours, and having slept on it, GGJohn Jan 2016 #99

How about Nazi uniforms jberryhill Jan 2016 #105

Please see post #99. eom. GGJohn Jan 2016 #106

I can't believe this. cwydro Jan 2016 #2

Whoever made that ruling has no freaking clue how seriously we, as vets, GGJohn Jan 2016 #4

My first thought was that... 3catwoman3 Jan 2016 #20

It is a slap in the face to those who serve and have served LastLiberal in PalmSprings Jan 2016 #29

I'd be willing to bet on it. cwydro Jan 2016 #34

I'm sure it's taken seriously, but one of the things vets fight to defend is the Constitution and Warren DeMontague Jan 2016 #55

I agree with what you said Mariana Jan 2016 #57

No, I'm just trying to brainstorm some way to respect the vets clear wishes on this matter while Warren DeMontague Jan 2016 #62

You know, I served in the Navy Mariana Jan 2016 #65

Good points, all. Warren DeMontague Jan 2016 #70

Then you raise the potential for a Soviet-style Stripping of Decorations scenario jmowreader Jan 2016 #82

Then approbation will have to do, because the 1st Amendment protects the right of people to do this. Warren DeMontague Jan 2016 #83

The law needs to be determined on the constitution, not feelings Travis_0004 Jan 2016 #56

Ok, you're right, it's just that every medal I earned and was awarded, I did it honestly GGJohn Jan 2016 #58

I'm astounded by this decision... Docreed2003 Jan 2016 #5

This might be unpopular, but I agree with the courts ruling... actslikeacarrot Jan 2016 #6

I agree melman Jan 2016 #14

Well, I disagree with you, but if they can't be criminally punished, GGJohn Jan 2016 #17

Any asshole can wander around with a medal they "say" they earned, even if it is lie... madinmaryland Jan 2016 #7

Agreed Democat Jan 2016 #86

I got a Good Conduct Medal after 4 looooong years. Tierra_y_Libertad Jan 2016 #9

I blew my chance at the Good Conduct about 5 months before I was eligible for it. hobbit709 Jan 2016 #18

Fortunately, most of my crimes went undiscovered. Tierra_y_Libertad Jan 2016 #21

One of my buddies gave the best answer to the retention interview hobbit709 Jan 2016 #27

I'm thankful I was not old enough to serve, ronnie624 Jan 2016 #78

So is shaming people who wear unearned medals as valor thieves. eom MohRokTah Jan 2016 #15

The First Amendment protects stuff that is repugnant as well as stuff that we all agree with. Nye Bevan Jan 2016 #19

Popular speech needs no protection- by definition. Much as I hate it in this case, I agree. n/t X_Digger Jan 2016 #24

Well, I can finally come out of the closet. AngryAmish Jan 2016 #26

Lol. Ok Liberal_in_LA Jan 2016 #75

Excellent. ronnie624 Jan 2016 #30

What I have to say to you would get me a hide and a time out, GGJohn Jan 2016 #32

Don't even bother. cwydro Jan 2016 #35

Judging by the 'logic' behind most of your posts, ronnie624 Jan 2016 #36

Your opinion, however putrid it is. eom. GGJohn Jan 2016 #37

Maybe after you puke, ronnie624 Jan 2016 #40

I admire their sacrifice lancer78 Jan 2016 #49

you think most of the vets here are worshipping the military? hobbit709 Jan 2016 #39

I think our culture worships militarism, ronnie624 Jan 2016 #44

These laws are a recent phenomenon. Mariana Jan 2016 #80

. sarisataka Jan 2016 #41

For what it's worth gratuitous Jan 2016 #45

It leads to fascism. That's how we have gotten where we are today. CBGLuthier Jan 2016 #60

So if it is "speech" then sue for libel and making false statements awake Jan 2016 #31

Making false statements isn't a crime Mariana Jan 2016 #63

Ya I did not think it through awake Jan 2016 #71

It only gets ya elected. JonathanRackham Jan 2016 #77

I think pissing on one of these pukes sarisataka Jan 2016 #38

Probably not, but ridiculing them on Youtube is probably even more effective: Nye Bevan Jan 2016 #42

That would be assault, which is illegal. ronnie624 Jan 2016 #47

If veterans don't have the law to turn to... Lizzie Poppet Jan 2016 #67

People are proud of, and offended by, lots of things jberryhill Jan 2016 #104

I couldn't do anything like that ..It's creepy. BlueJazz Jan 2016 #46

I am surprised in a Forum lancer78 Jan 2016 #48

+1. n/t ronnie624 Jan 2016 #51

If you take careful note SwankyXomb Jan 2016 #64

Lots of free speech is disgusting but not illegal alcibiades_mystery Jan 2016 #52

Simple fact is, the 1st Amendment protects your right to be a lying sack of shit. Warren DeMontague Jan 2016 #53

Will the government stop giving out medals? old guy Jan 2016 #54

It has always been the case Mariana Jan 2016 #69

If the person does not gain something from it I don't really care. Nt Logical Jan 2016 #59

Good ruling. Everytime they pass one of those laws that elevate one type of citizen above another CBGLuthier Jan 2016 #61

A medal is an award. It is the expressed opinion of an authorized body that determines whether Monk06 Jan 2016 #66

It's already been to the Supreme Court anigbrowl Jan 2016 #72

Well first I'm not angry. I'm a Canadian and this has no effect on me at all. I just think the Monk06 Jan 2016 #107

As a veteran, my attitude is the same as for flag burning: Aristus Jan 2016 #68

Sanity prevails LittleBlue Jan 2016 #74

I agree with this ruling. DisgustipatedinCA Jan 2016 #79

I think last time this went before SCOTUS they got it right Lee-Lee Jan 2016 #84

What about preventing non-Christians from wearing crosses? Democat Jan 2016 #85

Does that mean, it's legal for me to fake academic credentials? DetlefK Jan 2016 #87

You are free to wear a school uniform if you want Democat Jan 2016 #88

"Well, it's not my fault you didn't check my background whether I'm a real doctor." DetlefK Jan 2016 #90

Telling people I'm a doctor when I'm not is entirely legal, Nye Bevan Jan 2016 #92

That happens all the time. Orrex Jan 2016 #91

Actually, it's not illegal at all for you Mariana Jan 2016 #94

It's crap, it's offensive, and its dishonest, but it's legal. mountain grammy Jan 2016 #89

In most circumstances I think this is spot on. Donald Ian Rankin Jan 2016 #95

This is entirely the correct decision. NYC Liberal Jan 2016 #96

The Marsh Morans all legitimately deserve a medal PeoViejo Jan 2016 #102

Lying and Buying seems to be all our courts protect. nt valerief Jan 2016 #103

These people are scum. The First Amendment is there to protect scum. tritsofme Jan 2016 #108

The SCOTUS approves of stolen honor MrScorpio Jan 2016 #109

That's the most contemptible type of attack on freedom of speech. Nye Bevan Jan 2016 #110