NEWS February 2012 |
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Dear Professor Turley, I read with dismay your op/ed item
about Stolen Valor in the Washington Post and also heard you
discuss it on public radio. While I respect your right to
an opinion, it seems to me that someone of your stature
should, and would desire to, write an informed opinion.
Judging from both items, above, I am convinced that you are
NOT informed of the veterans’ perspective and am not aware
that you consulted any of prominent person who participates
with us on Stolen Valor issues. I submitted the following item to the
Washington Post, today. The Post may or may not print it,
so hereafter follows my rejoinder to you.
I’ve also included it as an attachment. Sincerely yours, Thomas A. Richards
Semper fidelis,
Tom Richards |
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This young Marine has put into words an
argument the Supreme Court should have heard today. God Bless
him and all who serve - and heaven have mercy on the souls of
the phonies the Marines get to before anyone else.
http://thisainthell.us/blog/?p=28658 448 Nichevo Says: February 22nd, 2012 at 3:15 pm Wow, All kinds of interesting stuff going on in my part of
the world so, I turn to the internet to escape and see how life
is back in the real world. After reading the above I find my
original amusement turning into contempt. Gunny Driveway, (and I
am very proud of having given you that name.) I am also a
resident of NJ albeit currently deployed. I have given 19 years
of my life so far in service to my nation. I never attained the
rank of Sergeant Major; before I pinned on a bar, I was only a
lowly SFC
In return for what I have given, I ask nothing of my nation in return other than respect. Respect for what I and hundreds of thousands of others like me have given. I give the same respect in return even to those who disagree with what I do. Then I come across someone like you. You clearly have made some major mistakes in your life and have shown no remorse. You have taken advantage of others and use every opportunity to blame others for your failings. You resort to name calling and empty threats. You continue to attempt to live your lies. You use your daughter in an attempt to gain sympathy. You take advantage of your role in her life to fill her mind with the same lies you tell yourself. This is unforgivable and shows that you may possess the XY chromosome, you may be male, but you are clearly not a man. Then you put on a uniform. You claim rank and decorations and show complete disrespect for those who have earned the right to wear it and, most importantly, for those who died wearing it. You are the worst kind of charlatan. You are beneath contempt. I have met others like you before. Most were just sad Mitty’s who were desperate for some sort of meaning in their life. Some were young and stupid and could be shown the path to earning true respect. You though, seem to be beyond redemption. You take pride in thumbing your nose at the law and anyone
else who sees you for what you are. You seem to think that no
matter what you can convince everyone else of the same lies you
tell yourself. You think you’re smarter and quicker than those
around you. Based on what I have seen, the only thing you were
quicker than was a coat hanger. Since your PO and local LEOs are
busy, I offer the following to you. I have relatives in
Collingswood. When this deployment is over, I will be visiting
them. I’ll send you a message on FB and you can come meet me and
show me how you earned that rasslin’ belt. Or, I can make
arrangements with the MACP guys at Dix for use of the mats for
an hour or two. Or, I can find a martial arts instructor or gym
near you for the same purpose. (There are several, I’m sure
someone would be willing to accommodate.) If my not being a
Marine isn’t good enough, I am sure there are some Marines in NJ
or in the MCL willing to fill in. |
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCLd318iDI0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyBjT9H37zc&NR=1&feature=endscreen - 09/2010 |
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Stolen Valor Act
Argument Transcript - Crime and Consequences Blog
By Kent Scheidegger Stolen Valor Act Argument Transcript. February 22, 2012 10:40 AM | Posted by Kent Scheidegger | 0 Comments. The transcript of oral argument in United States v. Alvarez is now available here. Both sides received some intense questioning ... Crime and Consequences Blog ===================
Here
was the primary story on NBC on SV:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032619/#46488924
This
was the post-story interview of Jack Jacobs:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032619/#46488957
Although MOH recipient Jack Jacobs seems to feel the SV
Act is an infringement on the First Amendment, TWO MOH
recipients (Leo Thorsness and Brian Thacker) attended
today's hearing and feel
otherwise. Firther, the MOH Foundation filed a "Friend
of the Court" brief, signed by half the living
recipients, supporting the Act |
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Lacking the mettle to wear any medal Enid News & Eagle Men and women who have served this nation have every right to proudly stand up and declare themselves veterans. Those who serve and go above and beyond duty's call are honored with medals and citations. Calling someone a medal-winner is inaccurate. Court to review law on lying about military heroics Philadelphia Inquirer Her college paper on people who lie about service landed in Congress, spurring the Stolen Valor Act. He is a Vietnam veteran. WASHINGTON - Xavier Alvarez was in good company when he stood up at a public meeting and called himself a wounded war veteran ... Local claim of military honors part of congressional inquiry Daily Herald Brown was also awarded the Silver Star and the Distinguished Service Cross. MARK JOHNSTON/Daily Herald Call it false memory syndrome, wanting recognition or just spinning a tall tale, it is becoming more prevalent that some former soldiers are lying ...
Supreme Court to hear case about Pomona man who lied about
Medal of Honor
High court dilemma: Can lie about military medal be a
crime?
One woman's persistence to honor military heroes
Should Fake Boasts About Battlefield Valor Be Criminal? |
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Why lying about
military service is a constitutional right
The attempt to marry the
SVA to the bar-room war
story is truly sad.
These are not a bunch of
low-life dress-up
artists and harmless
liars but truly vile
criminals who not only
steal the valor of true
heroes but steal scant
funds from the truly
wounded and suffering at
the VA.
They then trot down with
bogus paperwork in hand
and take a job from a
more qualified veteran
with their 'preference'
based on a lie.
'Nobody is harmed by
their behavior' is the
most inaccurate
description of the
situation ever made.
Mark Smith, former POW |
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LSU Student Indicted for Violations of Stolen Valor Act
BATON ROUGE, LAUnited States Attorney Donald J Cazayoux, Jr
announced that a federal grand jury returned an indictment on
Thursday, February 16, 2012, charging ANDREW I BRYSON, 31, of
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with falsely claiming to have been
awarded the Purple Heart and unauthorized wearing of military
medals. BRYSON faces a maximum sentence of two years in prison
and fines of $200,000.02/16/2012 The indictment alleges that BRYSON falsely represented himself to have been awarded the Purple Heart in an attempt to defraud the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles and obtain a military honor license plate for Purple Heart recipients. BRYSON is also charged with wearing several military medals and ribbons, namely the Purple Heart and Joint Service Commendation medals, at an awards ceremony honoring veterans without authorization. The investigation of BRYSON was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigations with assistance from the Louisiana State University Police Department. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Cam T Le. NOTE: An indictment is a determination by a grand jury that probable cause exists to believe that offenses have been committed by a defendant. The defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty at trial. Reported by: FBI |
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UPDATE 03/2012 |
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FBI investigates war hero imposter
KPRC Houston He may face charges under the federal Stolen Valor Act. That law makes it a felony crime to wear military medals in public when those honors were not really ... Ex-Fort Sam MP admits lying about medals San Antonio Express The Stolen Valor Act makes it a federal misdemeanor offense to wear military medals that weren't awarded, or to falsely claim to have been awarded such ... Counselor quits Houston PTSD group, medals doubted KIII TV3 The Stolen Valor Act makes lying about earning military awards a federal crime. An FBI spokeswoman says such allegations are taken seriously. http://www.military.com/news/article/veterans-mentor-lied-about-military-record.html?col=1186032310810 Veterans Mentor Lied About Military Record ========================
CARMINE L ANNUNZIATA Arrest Mugshot Orlando FL Orange
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Corps searches for first black Marines before Congressional ceremony U-T San Diego John Gastaldo The Marine Corps and the Montford Point Marine Association hope to locate the nation's first black Marines or surviving next of kin so they can be recognized this spring when the veterans are awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. NOTE: The award is NOT an MOH. It is the collective Congressional Gold Medal. |
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MARVIN E. POTTER JR. |
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Use of POW MIA logo stirs controversy Patch.com The image on the insignia depicted, closely resembles the POW MIA logo and has offended many spouses, veterans and soldiers from Fort Bragg. |
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http://hamptonroads.com/2012/02/former-va-beach-man-charged-impersonating-navy-officerEx-Va. Beach man accused of posing as Navy officerPosted to: Crime Military News NorfolkNORFOLK A former Virginia Beach man with a long history of defrauding people has been charged with impersonating a Navy officer, complete with medals he never earned. Michael Ray Jacobs, 52, made his first appearance Monday in U.S. District Court to answer a 9-count indictment. He’s currently serving a 14-year state prison term on convictions from four other jurisdictions....... |
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02/01/2012 |
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http://cobalttc.com/
- voice your opinions on this site
- William Solomko can't remove them from a site he doesn't
own. Shame on them for using the POW-MIA logo to tell
their story.
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I
earned every stripe, every medal, every commendation, and every
opportunity I have had. Let me tell you what my service has cost
me and my family: - I have been gone for all but 9 weeks of my
son’s life because of my current deployment. - Due to this
deployment alone, I have missed a year of my daughters lives
this is not counting previous time away from home. -I have
missed countless birthdays and anniversaries. -My absence has
added stress to my marriage and required my wife to give and do
more than should ever be asked of anyone. (I am lucky to have
her,and to have the opportunity to try to be worthy of her.) -I
have suffered my fair share of bumps, bruises, breaks, and
contusions. 
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