Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 GG ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barleycorn, SASS #76982 Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Sad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 Sad Indeed. For him and for the troops he's posing as. GG ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Sarge Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 I'm glad to see we have folks with the gumption to call out these fakes!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Ron Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Howdy, I would have taken the patches and left the guy the coat. Maybe. On the other hand who knows what Id do.... Best CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 https://www.facebook.com/groups/SFPoserPatrol/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loophole LaRue, SASS #51438 Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Just out of curiosity...what is the objection to Stolen Valor legislation? If you can make impersonation of a law enforcement officer a crime, and arrest folks for falsely collecting money in fake Boy Scout jars, why can't you make it illegal to falsely claim to be a vet or an active duty serviceman, especially when someone uses that false status to collect money or gain employment? I can understand that it may be hard to police, but so are a lot of other crimes. LL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Just out of curiosity...what is the objection to Stolen Valor legislation? If you can make impersonation of a law enforcement officer a crime, and arrest folks for falsely collecting money in fake Boy Scout jars, why can't you make it illegal to falsely claim to be a vet or an active duty serviceman, especially when someone uses that false status to collect money or gain employment? I can understand that it may be hard to police, but so are a lot of other crimes. LL The original act couldn`t pass the constitutional test. I figgered it wouldn't, and it was struck down on 1st Amendment issues. The current act has the fraud requirement. Difference in impersonating a cop is you are acting under color of law could illegally arrest and search, thereby violating others' rights. Servicemen have no such authority so it was ruled okay to dress like one and claim to be one. But now, gaining materially (cash, meals, services, etc) from doing so can get you prosecuted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Ron Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Howdy, Ive had folks say they didn't think I was a vet. I just start telling them stories about the army until they beg me to stop.... Works evertime. Best CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudgeBagodonuts Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 I find the use of the uniform to beg on the street to be repugnant. Not only because the guy wasn't in the military, but because it takes away from those REAL former members of the military who might need assistance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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