As outlined first and foremost by B.G. Burkett's book, Stolen Valor - we all know that the fakes and poseurs out there are not just harmless braggarts. They are harmful frauds that smear those who actually served, and through their false statements, absorb funds and benefits from those who deserve them.

The Supreme Court - being without benefit of having served - just doesn't get it. They killed the Stolen Valor Act and there is nothing more to be done.

What we can do is continue to do what we have done for years and the internet makes possible. Find the poseurs and publicly shame them. Partner with local news organizations to get the word out.

If we no longer have the law - at least we will have fear and shame.

I wonder what they would think if a bunch of people went around claiming to be a Judge?

 

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I'd like to agree with the Salamander here but I just don't. The fewer laws the better as far as I'm concerned and of late bloggers and the media have done a stellar job of calling out people lying about the medals they've won. Tough subject, what do the rest of you think? After reading the decision I agree with both sides and can see why the court was split but my natural tendency is to fewer regulations so I'd side with the decision to overturn the Stolen Valor Act.

With the rabid nature of today's social media, I expect calling em out could potentially have more serious negative effects on a poser than a set of regulations.