Below is an email I sent
to Governor Ventura concerning Sgt., Orval Skarman, one of the POW's I
have adopted.
I will continue to write every
elected and appointed official demanding their complete and undivided commitment
concerning our POW/MIA's.
I refuse to let our government
officials to forget! Not while I breathe will they be able to push
our POW/MIA's under the carpet with all their dirty laundry.
The letter I used is courtesy of
OPERATION JUST CAUSE .
Governor Ventura,
What is being done to determine
the fate of Sgt., Orval H. Skarman - USMC,
who was last seen 15 January, 1968,
who while on R&R at China Beach
disappeared? Sgt. Skarman
was classified as an MIA.
There have never been any remains
returned identified as those of Sgt.,
Skarman.
He is a Minnesota native, Governor
Ventura.
Please advise me of any action
being taken by you or any other elected or
appointed official to determine
Sgt., Skarman's fate.
In the even there is nothing being
done, please explain why not and tell me
how you personally plan to correct
this gross error and prevent it from ever
happening again.
With Kindest Regards,
Carla LaChance
Below is the standard reply to all
email sent to the governor. I will post any personal reply if and
when I receive it. Mind you, I'm not holding my breath!
Dear Minnesota Citizen,
Thank you for contacting me via
e-mail. Conversation with citizens is important to me.
I am working to keep citizens engaged
in the political process by promoting efficient, common sense policies
that reduce reliance on government and promote self-sufficiency. The legacy
of this administration will be provoking people out of their apathy.
The greatness in this state can only continue with an active, involved
citizenry.
Thanks for getting involved. I'm
encouraged every time there is a citizen voice speaking out on issues of
importance.
Jesse Ventura, Governor
Minnesota State Capital
