re: Fake Green Beret Special Forces Marine Corporal Busted In New Orleans

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you guys lack the legal acumen

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That's a bold statement...

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rebeloke

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I think this issue isn't as clear as you may perceive it to be. While there may be valid legislation on the use of active uniforms by civilians, that legislation may very well not be constitutional when applied to certain factual situations.
Yes, the Stolen Valor Act of 2005 and 2013 don't pertain to active uniforms, U.S. v. Alvarez and the revisions of the 2005 Stolen Valor Act in 2013 send a clear message that there are striking 1st Amendment considerations at play. Not to mention the loads of dicta dating back from the 60's and on concerning this issue.

I don't know the exact facts at play in this fake Green Beret situation, so I won't comment on it.
I do know the ACLU would have a field day with 10 USC 771/2 in a number of other situations (hence the lack of prosecution pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 771 and 772).