Proposal that would make it a misdemeanor to falsely wear military decorations passes Senate
By Associated Press
5:14 PM CDT, April 20, 2009
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A proposal that would create an offense for falsely wearing military decorations has passed the Senate.
The measure sponsored by Jackson Democratic Sen. Lowe Finney was unanimously approved Monday evening.
The proposal would make it a misdemeanor to "wear or display any decoration or medal authorized by Congress for the armed forces of the United States ... with the intent to deceive or misrepresent to another."
The companion bill is scheduled for a vote in the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.
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False Valor Law
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Ranger Class 13-71
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Re: False Valor Law
A state misdemeanor, right?
Wearing unearned badges and awards is already a felony under federal law.
Wearing unearned badges and awards is already a felony under federal law.
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Classes 12, 13, and 14-81.
Company A, 2d Battalion (Ranger), 1st Platoon, "Bad 'Muthers," 1980-1984;
SFQC 4-84.
Company B, 2d Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), ODA 151, 1984-1986.
Classes 12, 13, and 14-81.
Company A, 2d Battalion (Ranger), 1st Platoon, "Bad 'Muthers," 1980-1984;
SFQC 4-84.
Company B, 2d Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), ODA 151, 1984-1986.
Re: False Valor Law
Agree, but it is difficult to get prosecution by the federal authorities. Maybe local officials would take a tougher stand.ma91c1an wrote:A state misdemeanor, right?
Wearing unearned badges and awards is already a felony under federal law.
Ranger Class 13-71
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Re: False Valor Law
Correct. Federal authorities all to often cannot be bothered, and this is disturbing as hell to me.
Nothing wrong with hitting a poser with both federal and state sanctions.
Nothing wrong with hitting a poser with both federal and state sanctions.
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Classes 12, 13, and 14-81.
Company A, 2d Battalion (Ranger), 1st Platoon, "Bad 'Muthers," 1980-1984;
SFQC 4-84.
Company B, 2d Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), ODA 151, 1984-1986.
Classes 12, 13, and 14-81.
Company A, 2d Battalion (Ranger), 1st Platoon, "Bad 'Muthers," 1980-1984;
SFQC 4-84.
Company B, 2d Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), ODA 151, 1984-1986.