Posted on Mar 23, 2015
Stolen Valor - Outrage Over Stolen Valor Prompts Bill in Massachusetts
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The bill introduced by Westfield state Rep. John Velis, a U.S. Army Reserves captain who served in Afghanistan, would make such misrepresentations punishable by up to a year in jail and/or a $1,000 fine.
"When you're doing it for financial gain, whether it's a veteran's discount at a store or a special rate on a loan, that should be a crime," Velis said.
The bill -- one of the strongest versions of the federal c in the nation -- is gaining the support of local veterans, who say it addresses a growing problem documented in YouTube videos of veterans outing wannabes seeking discounts and attention.
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http://www.military.com/daily-news/2015/03/23/outrage-over-stolen-valor-prompts-bill-in-massachusetts.html
"When you're doing it for financial gain, whether it's a veteran's discount at a store or a special rate on a loan, that should be a crime," Velis said.
The bill -- one of the strongest versions of the federal c in the nation -- is gaining the support of local veterans, who say it addresses a growing problem documented in YouTube videos of veterans outing wannabes seeking discounts and attention.
Read the entire article here:
http://www.military.com/daily-news/2015/03/23/outrage-over-stolen-valor-prompts-bill-in-massachusetts.html
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I don't think it should be a crime. I think public shaming is absolutely effective as a punishment.
If we have to criminalize this behavior, I vote to bring back stocks in the public square and bring a couple bushels of old tomatoes to the nearest VFW.
If we have to criminalize this behavior, I vote to bring back stocks in the public square and bring a couple bushels of old tomatoes to the nearest VFW.
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SPC Frank Garcia - He stopped at the Silver Star because he didn't want to brag too much.
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SFC Richard Foster
Damn, I need to run and hide from this Bad Airforce dude! He must be the Person they based The Rambo movies on. Better Run Chuck Morris he was in the Airforce just like You.
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SFC Richard Foster
SFC Richard Foster - I did retire from the US. Army with 20 yrs 8 months of service to America So you can take that little V and Cram It.
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1SG John Millan
Its a crime under fraud theory. Getting something under false pretenses and tightly so. These POS's steal what's due to our brother and sister vets.
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Ah yes, MSgt Soup Sandwich, his service record is long and distinguished, part of the illustrious Air Force Airborne-Scuba-Infantry Wing. The best part is if you see the other pictures he's wearing the dress blue pants bloused into desert boots.
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PO1 Vinnie Brown
You know, I have to chuckle looking at him uniform... I mean at the very least, research what you are putting on it for crying out loud!!! I actually put together Military uniforms for a living and know all the branch regs more than I would like to. But what it really all boils down to is integrity and respect for the uniform and the people who wear it. Which apparently this guy does not have...
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Sounds like a year of free chow and medical care. If I were an already overtaxed Massachusetts taxpayer, I'd be outraged.
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William Barry
The sad part is that is entirely possible. If he is delusional and thinks he is Audie Murphy or someone else he maybe ion the DMH system soon, especially if he is resisting arrest and ordered there for evaluation.
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I think it sucks when some loser gets a discount on coffee or something small but when they get a large monetary benefit by claiming military service, then they should be prosicuted and have their name appear in the paper along with the drunk drivers and those soliticing prostitution with the title of stolen valor for all to see
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I think that they need to be punished as many a good man have died to attain many of these medals! He may be mentally incapacitated in some way and that would be a different story then-Period!
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I apologize to my Brothers and Sisters. Ecp. combat vets. But when i saw the photo for this article, I laughed. I'm still smiling! Wow, what a career this kid has had ah ha ha ha. Hey, you've been really, REALLY busy! And the EXPRESSION on his face is priceless. He never have served a day, but I have a feeling this is one full-bird sergeant who's going to have him some PTS. Dear God, look at him! I think hes been shot a total of 197 times
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