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posted by Joel Kight in In The News

Should you be able to lie about military service?

February 22, 2012

The Supreme Court appears to be sharply divided over a law that makes it a crime to lie about having been awarded top military honors.

The justices engaged in spirited debate Wednesday over the constitutionality of a 2006 law aimed at curbing false claims about military exploits.

Some justices said they worried that upholding the Stolen Valor Act could lead to laws that might make it illegal to lie about an extramarital affair or a college degree.

But others indicated that the law is narrowly drawn to try to prevent people from demeaning the system of military honors that was established by Gen. George Washington in 1782.

- Associated Press

Should this law be upheld or should people have the right to lie about their military service?

My Grandfather was career Army and I think if he was still alive he would be insulted to know someone was lying about their military service.

By upholding this law though, does it violate our basic free speech rights?

Do you think this law should stay on the books or be declared unconstitutional?

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