Question

What is the major difference between the majority and dissenting opinions on false speech and the Stolen Valor Act? Write two to three sentences that contrast the opinions.

Answer 1

The dissenting opinions stated that it was a constitutional limitation of free speech. The majority opinions stated that lying is okay in cases of trying to protect oneself or community.

Answer 2

The majority writes that false speech is protected as long as it does not cause harm. The writer worries that the Stolen Valor Act would set a dangerous precedent for future laws. The dissent believes that false speech is rarely protected by the First Amendment, and the Act is constitutional