For military honorees, ‘stolen valor’ is a reality

Published July 1, 2012 4:07pm ET



FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Some military veterans say they consider the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on the Stolen Valor Act a slap in the face.

For Jack Jacobs, though, it was the right decision. He says he wore the uniform to protect people’s rights — even if he doesn’t agree with how they exercise those rights.

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