When it comes to Halloween dressing up is fun, but what if someone takes it to the extreme? What happens when someone decides to take things a few steps forward? What happens when someone decides they are going to defame everything you worked so hard for? Pretends to do some things that your best friends, brothers, and sisters have put their lives on the line for. Claims to have done things, or got injured by something someone wouldn’t even dream of. When someone decides to put on a “costume,” the same outfit you happen to call your uniform. Then parades around pretending he/she knows more about your job than you do, then lies to your face when you question them about their duties. Takes advantage of everything you have worked so hard to accomplish. So what are the consequences of someone pretending to have gotten the medals, faking injury to get benefits, and claiming to be a decorated military soldier? This is an issue that has been a hot topic for many years. The presenting …show more content…
Alvarez. Alvarez falsely claimed to have been awarded a Congressional Medal of Honor. While claiming to have been awarded military medals can be up to one year imprisonment on a misdemeanor charge, with the Congressional Medal of Honor it tacks on another three year sentence. He was convicted to three years of probation, had to pay five thousand dollars in fines, along with four hundred and sixteen hours of community service as well as a one hundred dollar special assessment fee. Alvarez went on to appeal his case asking that the case be dismissed due to the fact that it violated his constitutional right of freedom of speech, the courts then argued that false statements where not covered under the first amendment. It was later contended that you can’t pick and choose which false statements can be covered. Alvarez’s appeal was upheld because the court found that his conviction violated his first amendment right to freedom of
sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison. The case against him was largely
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Upon his arrest, the ACLU took full responsibility for all monetary charges incurred during the course of the trial. The defense appointed the country’s greatest ...
I’m so happy to be given the opportunity to join National Junior Honor Society(NJHS). I would love to be a member. I think it is important for kids to be involved in the community. Also, myself personally it would be an honor to be a face for our school.
I am writing to inform you of my possible contributions to the National Honor Society and my interest in becoming a member. I view myself as a strong minded individual with a strong incentive to learn. Acquiring the ability to learn fast and adapt quickly has enabled me to be a part of a wide range of organizations. My participation and loyalty to the NHS could result in a great strive forward. I could provide more ideas of services to benefit the school and our community. I would also devote a large portion of my free time to the organization and assist in any way possible. Whether that means coming in early in the morning or staying late after school, I would do any means necessary to show my commitment.
The book In Search of Honor follows a young boy named Jacques Chenier through the brutal and bloody French Revolution. Jacques' father is maliciously murdered at the beginning of the story by the son of a very wealthy and powerful man. This sparks his hatred toward the Dukes, Duchess, Lords, and Ladies of France. Jacques and his mother were sent into poverty, and his father's killer got the equivalent of a slap on the wrist. As Jacques grows he follows his father's footsteps as an artesian, and he starts selling his works to keep him and his mother off the streets. A mysterious stranger named Danton has Jacques make models and lifelike statues to gain power and trust of the revolting people in France. Jacques gets thrown into the Bastille for breaking into the house of a very wealthy man to steal silver. While in the Bastille he meets an old, frail, battered, and wise man. Jacques gains the trust of the old man who is named Pierre-Joseph. After Jacques escapes with the help of some inmates Pierre helps Jacques
Being proud of something can have many different meanings to people, but to me, it means to be honored and to be glad that something happened. I am proud about many things in my life but one thing I am extremely proud of is my induction into the NJHS. NJHS stands for National Junior Honor Society.
As a student at Northvale Public School, I have grown up with my older siblings being inducted into an organization called the National Junior Honor Society. I had seen all the hard work and dedication they put into their school work and activities just to get into this society, making me want to be just like them. Then a few weeks ago, I found a note on my desk in homeroom telling me that I had been nominated to be apart of this society. Through citizenship and character, leadership, and service, I intend on being inducted into the society I have heard so much about. Though it will take a lot of effort this school year, being a part of this society is a dream of mine that I will make sure to come true.
The National Honor Society is a very prestigious organization that I would love to be a part of. It was an honor to be nominated as a candidate. I am currently a sophomore in high school, and I have always wanted to be a member of the National Honor Society. As I look back over the years and think of the times I have attended the ceremonies and saw all the awards the members received, I recall saying to myself “That’s going to be me one day.”. I asked my teachers about all the requirements that had to be met to be a National Honor Society member and I made it my main goal to meet each and every one.
the problem is much more pressing than it has in the past, and both the
In the article, “The Truth about Lies and the First Amendment,” the author Ken Paulson writes to illustrate an important point regarding Xavier Alvarez, who was arrested and charged with a criminal offense for lying about being a recipient of the prestigious medal of honor award, and free speech: that the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals agreed with its findings that the first amendment also protects Xavier Alvarez’s lies from legal, governmental prosecution.
Specific Purpose: To persuade my audience that action is needed to deal with the problem
Modern society is dealing with a health crisis that has been on the rise for years. Ongoing
The Warrior’s Honour by Michael Ignatieff conveys the harsh realities of ethnic war to the reader. It opens a window to pictures and experiences that most cannot, and do not , think of on a daily basis. Michael Igantieff has experienced there realities as he travelled around the world in his work as a journalist, and it is in this book that he shares with us his thoughts and ideas about these war torn countries. In this paper I will review the book and discuss major themes and arguments, as well as the downfall and shortcomings of it.
Retired Supreme Court justice Marie Deschamps attempted to bring more public attention to the issue and to push the CAF to deal with the issue. This is unarguably a serious issue because, as