Posted on Mar 9, 2015
SGT Jim Z.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – Legislation that would make it a crime for Pennsylvanians to falsely claim veteran status on a driver’s license application is closer to becoming law.
http://abc27.com/2015/03/06/pa-senate-passes-stolen-valor-bill/
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PO2 Pualani Ralph
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I like this idea, especially for people who can't easily prove they are an honorably discharged Vet. I also like the penalty. I wish the Stolen Valor Act would be revised to have something like this added. Just simple impersonating a military member should hold the same as impersonating a police officer.
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LCpl Emanuel W.
LCpl Emanuel W.
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Usually they don't prosecute on stolen valor unless that person benefits and/or makes a profit while impersonating a military member. Everyone wants to claim that it's "free speech" for them to play dress-up, but I feel that it just opens the door for them to draw profit, thereby committing a crime. Some places don't go for stolen valor and nip it in the bud, others just let them slide.
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SGT Jim Z.
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I know it is not a perfect law but it is a step in the right direction. I think each state needs to pass a Stolen Valor Act.
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SPC Robert Coventry
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IN CA I had to go to the VA with my DD214 and they gave me a letter for the DMV.
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