About Veterans Defending the Bill of Rights:
Veterans Defending the Bill of Rights, founded in 1999, is a network of thousands of U.S. military veterans from all eras who are deeply concerned about the proposal to restrict Constitutionally guaranteed free speech in exchange for "protecting" the symbol of free speech and other civil liberties. Veterans Defending the Bill of Rights oppose the proposed constitutional amendment to outlaw flag "desecration". Veterans, more than most other U.S. citizens, understand the cost of freedom--we have paid that cost. Veterans Defending the Bill of Rights members are committed to continuing the fight to preserve freedoms.
Sadly, now this fight is being waged in Congress which is perilously close to imposing constitutional restrictions on the freedom of speech--for the first time in our history--that we sacrificed to protect through our service.
Please join your fellow veterans in the effort to protect the freedoms we cherish.
Sign up as a member of the Veterans Defending the Bill of Rights
About Our Chairman, Gary May
Gary May is a highly decorated Vietnam veteran and an Associate Professor of Social Work at the University of Southern Indiana. In addition to his military combat experience, May has been involved in veterans’ affairs as a clinical social worker, program manager, board member, and advocate since 1974. May is also Chair of the organization Veterans’ Defending the Bill of Rights, which is dedicated to protecting free speech and the First Amendment.
During combat service in the Marine Corps in Vietnam, May sustained bilateral above the knee amputations as a result of a landmine explosion. For his service to our country, May was awarded the Bronze Star, with combat “V”, Purple Heart, with star, Vietnam Campaign, Vietnam Service, and National Defense medals.
Contact Information:
Veterans Defending the Bill of Rights
PO Box 15
Newburgh, IN 47629
