Congressional Medal of Honor Society/CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR SOCIETY - From left, Medals of Honor for the Army, Air Force and Navy.Supreme Court To Hear Arguments On Whether A Lie Is Protected Speech -- McClatchy News
WASHINGTON — Fake hero Xavier Alvarez lied to his fellow Californians.
He never rescued an American ambassador. He was never a Marine. Most definitely, contrary to what he told a Southern California audience, Alvarez was never awarded the Medal of Honor.
He lied, until he was caught. Now, the Supreme Court must decide whether the First Amendment protects Alvarez and other wannabes from prosecution. The consequences could stretch well beyond what lawmakers and veterans call stolen valor.
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My Comment: Not surprisingly, many in the media are coming out in support of fraudsters like Xavier Alvarez. What is my take .... insecure people with no confidence in themselves are a fact of life, but this not a "get out of jail" free card. The law is the law, and Congress with the support of the American people have been consistent in the support of laws like the 'Stolen Valor Act' .... from the founding fathers of the Republic .... George Washington on down.