Nissan 370Z Forum - [MAZOC] Official "Off-Topic" Discussion Thread

:iagree: Anyone who lies about that should be punished. There are some cool judges that could come up with creative punishments (like holding a sign in front of you to be blasted into cyberspace for all to see). But I do not think lying about being a vet is not a crime, only if you acquire federal/state benefits by telling that lie. However, I think I did hear of an individual who received preferrential treatment for hiring because they were a combat vet. When it was discovered, they immediately lost their job and were arrested. Don't remember hearing the result of the trial.

eastwest2300

08-16-2013 11:51 AM

I could of swore it was a crime.

H2O_Doc

08-16-2013 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300 (Post 2448901)

I could of swore it was a crime.

Formerly a crime to falsely claim award of a Medal of Honor. Law (federal at least) rescinded.

I think representing it on the street versus representing it on a legal document would probably be very different.

Z Stig

08-16-2013 12:39 PM

Some quick research from a case in California that went to the Supreme Court:

"The U. S. Supreme Court struck down the Stolen Valor Act, which made it a crime to lie about military service.

By a 6-3 decision, the high court said the right to lie about medals and military service is protected by free speech."

I don't Like it one bit! :mad: I'm proud of my service and those that have served, and don't like hearing when someone is lying about their service, but I guess we provide (provided) protection for those individuals to say what they want...

eastwest2300

08-16-2013 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Z Stig (Post 2449003)

You cant say any better than that.. it sucks and its very unfortnate that people will stoop that low.

m4a1mustang

08-16-2013 01:29 PM

Saw this on FB a min ago:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.n...16223842_n.jpg

:shakes head:

eastwest2300

08-16-2013 01:37 PM

continental ---> :facepalm:

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