Way to go chacho_keva and KickAssArmyChick.
I do the samething. I've written to the (former)Gov, of Mich, The Mayor of LA,Ca, Gov, Senators and Congess of Ca,. And many more,,,,Hazelton, Pa. AZ, MN.
You need to make it a point that that person knows you served this country. Then, be polite, but blunt and directly to the point and never lighten up
on letting the persn know pissed off you are about his position on the issue.
I also let them know, when I know, if they're on or close to a violation.