The Honorable Governor Schafer: I feel that Dr. Brian Gale has been treated very unfairly by the Board of Podiatry. This Board can not possibly be considered unbiased with Dr. X as the president, due to the history these two have. Dr. Gale supplied a lot of material in his defense disputing these allegations. I don’t feel that the Board could have read and studied these papers and still have come to the decisions it did. There were too many conflicting dates and other discrepancies for these to have been duly considered. I am of the understanding that according to the North Dakota Century Code the members of this Board are supposed to change one member every year. The members of the Board have remained the same for many years. It is past due to replace the current members. It is for situations like this that our system of checks and balances was developed. How can a board be fair and not become prejudiced and stagnant when there is never any new input? I am also of the understanding that this board is appointed by your office. Isn’t it time to look into this board and make sure they are following the codes of our state so this type of witch hunt doesn’t ever happen to anyone else? My son and daughter have both been patients of Dr. Brian Gale. he was above reproach in his treatment of my children. I would trust him far and above the other podiatrists in this city. I have also worked in his office. He is a very compassionate and concerned doctor. I would really hate to see his life ruined because no one will take the time or accept the responsibility to make sure this is stopped. What if this were your relative that was being persecuted by an unfair board? Would this case be shelved then or would action be taken? This man’s livelihood is being stolen unjustly and he, as a citizen of this state, deserves the time and effort to set this matter straight. Thank you for your time and I hope you will think of this as a person’s life and not just a case. Sincerely, Becky L. Hilfer Tutor