Whelp, we've gone over another cliff, did a few decades ago and especially this past one and counting on a number of issues, as a once civil society that used to frown deeply on the bravado of lies, any lie, used to be a sin in them christian or other religious circles, as well as blatant hypocrisy.
We see and hear it daily especially over and from certain media outlets as well as even from those we hire to represent us, mostly from the federal and state legislators but everyone does it including the elites of the now reagan capitalism. Still teaching, I hope, our children not to. As if they don't they shouldn't accept from others especially adults and let's say those they will work for as they enter adult hood. Well guess what, now they can tell their parents and teachers etc. to put a cork in it, it's now legal to lie about everything, and be totally hypercritical, even and especially to enhance one's self image to others and bank accounts also!!
The Native American Veterans Association of Southeastern Michigan holds its functions at the South Eastern Michigan Indians Inc. facility at 26641 Lawrence St. in Center Line. SEMII's neighbor, Chrysler MOPAR, organized local businesses and helped renovate the facility that houses a food pantry and numerous other services for anyone in need in the community, including a new flag pole. A new outdoor sign expresses appreciation to the businesses by stating: 'Miigwech! To MOPAR and all our sponsors.' To learn about the range of services at SEMII, call 586-756-1350 or see semii1975.org. Submitted photo by Chris Franklin
07/06/12 - Largely lost in the news of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on the Affordable Care Act was its additional ruling on the Stolen Valor Act, an issue about which veterans can be passionate.
The Supreme Court struck down a federal law that made it a crime to lie about receiving the Medal of Honor and other military awards. Justices called such false claims “contemptible” but ruled 6-3 that the claims were protected by the First Amendment right to freedom of speech.
Specifically, they ruled in favor of Californian Xavier Alvarez, a former local elected official who lied about being a decorated war veteran. He pleaded guilty to violating the 2005 Stolen Valor Act that was aimed at people making phony claims of heroism in battle.
It is a federal crime to wear unearned medals but it isn’t a crime at this time to lie about having earned them.
U.S. lawmakers are working on another version of the Stolen Valor Act that makes it illegal for people to benefit from lying about their military service, record, or awards.
Shortly after the news broke, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Commander Richard DeNoyer issued a statement that the VFW was very disappointed that the court overturned the act. read more>>>
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