While I think it's detestable that someone would make up stories of war and valor, I do agree that the lie itself shouldn't necessarily be illegal.

Just my opinion, but I'd venture a guess that the greater majority of military liars are just in bars getting free drinks and other such petty offenses. Those people are losers to be sure, but, essentially they're doing no more wrong than the guy right next to them telling everyone he's a rich, savvy investor, when he lives in the trailer park next door.

When a person is using the lies for personal gain, like veterans benefits, well we already have laws against fraud and things of that nature, so a law specifically protecting "valor" from bar-room liars isn't necessary, IMO. Besides, it's plenty of fun outing them publicly and humiliating them in that way.


Quote Originally Posted by Woot22 View Post
Just wanted to add that the VA actually is trying to encourage more veterans to wear their medals on Veterans Day, Memorial Day and the 4th of July. The initiative specifically asks veterans to wear their medals regardless of what they are doing on those days. Here is a pic of the front page of the brochure.
I've seen that. For whatever reason I just can't bring myself to wear medals unless I'm also wearing the accompanying uniform. My dad (Vietnam vet) is the same way.