Texan_Til_I_Die Posted August 18, 2010 Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 Did you know that I was awarded the Medal of Honor for my service in Vietnam? Never mind the fact that I was 17 when the war ended. And you may have to overlook the fact that I have never been to Vietnam. In fact, forget about me never having been in any branch of the military. I still was awarded our nation's highest military honor. I can now legally make that claim, however untrue it might be, thanks to the 9th Circuit Court's ruling. Pitiful, just pitiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultratec1 Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 Huh?? What is this about??? Am I missing something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 Huh?? What is this about??? Am I missing something? Pertains to this story http://atwar.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/08/18/stolen-valor-act-is-declared-unconstitutional-by-circuit-court/. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob LeBlanc Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 Mah name is Jethro...an' ahm a Brain Surgeon... (WHAT?!?...no reaction Mr. Judge???) Mah name is Jethro...an' ahm a Judge on the Supreme Court... ("Guilty as cha'ged" !!!) Bob:hammer1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlriggins Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 this is an outrage. This gives anyone the right to say I was there and I deserve a medal. I feel like most everyone else if someone deserves the medal of honor,silver star,bronze star etc. they should be able to make their case, but to just let any Tom, Dick, or Harry stand up 40 years after the fact (and in some cases without witness to this heroic deed) is hogwash in my opinion. Dont get me wrong, to anyone who serves or has served you have my utmost respect but Uncle Sam must be very selective to whome is awarded this medal. A WWII vet once told me that a silver star aint worth spit in a jar if you dont come home to polish it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlriggins Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 We have a name for people like that ....DIRTBAGS That is disrespectful to anyone who has served Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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