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RE: The Stolen Valor Act - JohnLuchau - 08-25-2012
I think wearing the shirts is perfectly ok as long as if asked the wearer says that they were a gift from my father-in-law.
Usually if I see someone wearing military associated caps or shirts I stop and talk with them to see if our paths may have crossed. Its pretty apparent in a conversation if someone has an association with the military. Once I saw an obituary of a young woman who was mentioned as a Vietnam veteran. She was obviously too young by a few years to have ever served there.
kind regards,
John
RE: The Stolen Valor Act - amf217 - 08-26-2012
John my father was a WW2 vet, he gave me his truck which had a purple heart tag, while exchanging the title the DMV told me I could keep the tag, which I found strange to say the least. Before I retired we used to run into people who would claim they were nam vets I always found that absurd. The court was wrong in their ruling but nothing we can do about it, but I can make sure I will not claim what I did not earn. I chaged the tag on the truck by the way. Thank you for your service with out it we would all be in trouble.
I like it here in the shallow end of the gene pool
RE: The Stolen Valor Act - oink - 08-27-2012
There was a while there, a number of years back, when it was common, when dealing with a ne'er-do-well, that he would claim to be a Nam vet in an attempt to elicit sympathy. A check of the D.O.B. would quickly prove otherwise and evoke another less favorable emotion. I expect the same will be true after the conclusion of current conflicts.
Pua`a
S. FL
Big Islander to be.
RE: The Stolen Valor Act - rainshadow - 08-30-2012
quote:
Originally posted by PauHana
Is what ever works good politics?
You've been watching the news... right? The answer is yes. Locally and nationally it's come down to just that: lies.
As for veterans... man, I have nothing but respect. I don't support war by any means, but I vaguely understand the mettle it must take, and certainly don't think I have that mettle. Thank you, veterans. No kidding.
-- rainshadow