In my opinion:
Stolen Valor Act of 2006
http://ftp.resource.org/gpo.gov/laws...ubl437.109.pdf
The argument re: freedom of speech to protect the misrepresentation of the receipt of an award under the First Amendment is not IMO valid. Were it considered to be protected under the First Amendment then wouldn't it also apply to a person claiming to be a doctor, or a member of Congress, or a judge, or a police officer? False representation of an award presented by the Congress or by a branch of the military should not be considered for protection under the "abridging the freedom of speech" provision articulated in the Amendment. On the other hand, it seems to me that the "outing" of an individual whom the facts prove did
not receive such an award, was not awarded a particular military badge, etc,
would (should) be protected under the provisions of the Amendment. That's my opinion.
The First Amendment:
Quote:
Freedom of Religion, Press, Expression. Ratified 12/15/1791.
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
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