I can't believe this is even a discussion? For Goodness sakes, do you have any common sense? I have an idea! Let's all say we were in the service and received purple hearts so we can go on disability and reap the Gov't benefits.
Can you think of a reason why we all shouldn't be able to do this under the constitution?
Well it is the discussion because the judge ruled that the law was not constitutional.
So, tell me, Mr. Constitutional Scholar, under what section and Clause does Congress have the authority to pass a law making it a crime to pretend you were a war hero?
Everyone here seems to think this judge is an idiot, but the fact of the matter is that he seems to be more of a clear thinking constitutionalist than most of the posters on this thread. Yourself included.
So answer the questions or admit that what the judge did was constitutionally correct.
Can you think of a reason why we all shouldn't be able to do this under the constitution?
Yeah, its called the First Amendment. You can do it. You would be a creep if you did, but being a creep is not generally a federal crime.
If someone does that then they can be prosecuted for fraud if it isn't true. But if all he does is say such a thing without causing harm then his punishment should not be criminal, public shunning and ridicule is enough otherwise the door is open to criminalize any kind of speech.