Is this a case of Stolen Valor or Mental Illness

Its probably both.

Most use stolen Valor for financial gain, such as the douchebag in Ohio spotted on black Friday shopping in a Ranger uniform he hadn't earned with combat badges on the uniform he had not earned, just so he could obtain a military discount on top of black Friday deals. There's several viral videos online showing these individuals being called out. I personally believe they belong in a federal correctional facility or pushed from an aircraft over IS held territory and told- pull the cord and when you hit the ground, run fast if you want to keep keep your head.

WOW..

To quote Vickie Lawrence, from the old Carol Burnett show, this guy has splinters in the windmill of his mind.

I guess that mental illness could be a good jusification in regards to one impersonating a service member, however, if we get used to labeling those people, the bad people that due impersonate Soldiers could very well use that as an excuse as opposed to just trying to get over.

So i would say no to letting the mental ill, or normal people impersonating Soldiers be seperated and kept with one standard criminal injustice.

A lot of these people are mentally ill, and, as such, have my pity and not my rage. Some are opportunists, but need help.

Lastly, I think people get too wrapped around the axle about these things. Why let someone like this bring out such ire? I don't get it. He was held accountable. He paid for his "crime." Stolen Valor? Please. It's a joke of a law.

I do realize "Stolen Valor" is a big issue, but I also think anyone guilty of this "does" have mental issues, weather it's that they don't feel manly enough, need reconization for some type of fulfillment, or trying to get something they don't deserve. I know far too many who should have been recognized ized for their actions who were not and too many orderly room clerks who just happened to be able to get a paper signed. Though to me it is a personal insult, I don't think I could call these people out on this for fear of causing further mental damage. I think I have to look at the "cause and effect" theory. Sure some should be punished, but how much time, money, and other resources should we apply to this?

I have no idea what the problem is with this guy,but I don't think "Stolen Valor" would cover it, there really seems that this individual have serious problems. He has more decorations on him than my Christmas tree, and from what I can see served in more branches than my tree has.

I had a contractor that worked for me that I believe was a faker. I contacted a friend in the Air Force and OSI investigated. The fact they investigated and contacted me pretty much confirmed my suspicion given that if he was military, no investigation required. This fine human being seemed like he wanted attention --- did not seem mentally disturbed.