It was with much disgust that I read that Gov. Gary Herbert has decided not to limit donations to his upcoming fundraising gala ("Herbert won't limit big donors," Tribune , Oct. 19). What this will eventually mean is that the poor citizens of Utah can look forward to paying more for the privilege of living here.

Looking over the donations from utilities, $120,000 should ensure that future appointees to the Public Service Commission will favor the public utilities when applications are made for a rate increase in our gas and power bills. Also, the $125,000 given by the Realtors and contractors should take care of any resistance to the spread of building in the northern valleys. Last but not least, I see the oil companies have kicked in another $35,000. This should help to make sure nobody looks too closely at the price of gasoline in the state.

I hope these kinds of disclosures will wake up the voters in the 2010 off-year elections. It is time to throw out all of the incumbent bums and start over.

Lyvian Richter

Sandy