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To: Seaplaner

Heartbreakingly, The Stolen Valor Law was basically nullified as an infringement on freedom of speech. Obama signed the new law that makes it a crime to profit from Stolen Valor, but the crime of Stolen Valor is no longer a crime.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2016/01/12/stolen-valor-conviction-overturned-by-federal-appeals-court.html


12 posted on 02/10/2016 6:32:38 PM PST by originalbuckeye ("In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." - George Orwell)
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I don't think this is a case of "stolen valor". As an active member of the American Legion, I think it has to do with the oath that Legionnaires take when they assume Officer Posts.

The last part of the oath is: "....and I further pledge I am not a member of and do not subscribe to the principles of any group opposed to our form of government." Technically any member who supports Sanders is disqualified from holding office in the Legion.

I'm guessing that's why the Legion is asking him to stop using the logo.

13 posted on 02/10/2016 6:49:18 PM PST by Mopp4
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