Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Stolen Valor

Here's Mr. Braulio Castillo, private contractor for the IRS, beneficiary of the disabled veteran setaside program due to an injury he sustained in the "service of his country", which the VA, based on his statements, has rated at 30%.  In the course of some 30 years since his injury, he has used his disabled veteran status to secure over $500 million in federal contracts.


Only one small problem.  He was never in the military.  His injury was a twisted ankle he suffered while playing football in prep school. 

He is a fake, a poser.  At no time did he ever wear a uniform in any branch of this country's military, nor at any time did he ever pick up a weapon to defend this country.  Never having served in this country's military confers no dishonor whatsoever, taken by itself. 


Knowingly misrepresenting yourself in that regard, claiming injury, and making millions as a consequence, is a different matter. 

He is a fake, a poser.  At no time did he ever wear a uniform in any branch of this country's military, nor at any time did he ever pick up a weapon to defend this country.  Never having served in this country's military confers no dishonor whatsoever, taken by itself.

Knowingly misrepresenting yourself in that regard, claiming injury, and making millions as a consequence, is a different matter. 


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