Future Of The Silver Line + Free Speech, Lies And 'Stolen Valor'




WAMU-FM: WAMU: The Kojo Nnamdi Show Podcast show

Summary: <p>FUTURE OF THE SILVER LINE: Work to extend Metro to Tyson's Corner has been under way for years. But funding questions and local opposition have cast doubt on longer term plans to extend the Silver Line to Dulles Airport and beyond. The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors is expected to vote Tuesday on whether to remain a partner in the project or opt out. We explore what's at stake for the county and the entire region. (21 min.) FREE SPEECH, LIES AND 'STOLEN VALOR': Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Stolen Valor Act, a law that made it a crime to lie about receiving military decorations. The 6-3 decision was hailed by civil libertarians and media organizations as an affirmation that government cannot — and should not — criminalize speech, including "contemptible" lies. But many veterans say the integrity of the entire military honor system is threatened when people lie about receiving certain awards, including the Medal of Honor. We explore what comes next. (29 min.)</p>