Stolen Valor

[foxglovehp.livejournal.com]

I admit a bias here, as a professional soldier, I consider Stolen Valor absolutely reprehensible.  Public floggings or keel-hauling seems to me to be about right.  What are your thoughts?

Comments

[il-mio-gufo.livejournal.com]

Agreed, at least this way it is more believable. Hec, all the greatest Vets I ever met would never in a million years talk so freely about what they did/saw while in combat. Nope, they don't talk it out, they drink it away or say nothing at all.

[prader.livejournal.com]

They'll talk about it maybe with each other, over Whiskey, but you're right I think- that's about it.

[foxglovehp.livejournal.com]

Generally, those who have actually been there, say the least. You can tell the bullshit artists by how much they have to say about what they did.

[prader.livejournal.com]

With one notable exception that comes immediately to mind- a guy from one of the ANG SFG's (20th, IIRC)- that's a pretty reliable guideline.