ASB: “Can a private citizen walk onto a secure military installation?”
Not if they claim to be a member of the military when they are not, but that’s not the same thing as bragging in a bar.
ASB: “In other words, wearing a ribbon that has been trademarked by the U.S. Military extends the control of the U.S. Congress to the wearer.”
No more so than wearing a jacket with “Mt. Dew” on it puts you under Pepsi Co corporate rules. It depends on how a trademark is used. If you use it for personal gain, such as selling jackets marked “Mt. Dew” that you made on your own, then you have a point. Otherwise, no.
In my opinion, the only person potentially harmed would be the redhead who goes home with the fake war hero. Perhaps she could sue for damages?
I have repeatedly seperated the ideas of bragging about something and actually wearing the ribbon.
I see the difference between the two.
Do you?