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On the heels of the LDS Church voicing opposition to a bill to legalize medical marijuana, supporters of the measure are weighing the possibility of a ballot initiative to put the question before voters if the bill fails.
"We're exploring that option. We're exploring it very seriously," said David Kirkham, one of the original founders of Utah's tea party and a former Republican gubernatorial candidate, who added he has been in contact with several influential friends about the effort.
"I think it's going to happen," Kirkham said. "If the church is going to do this in smokeless back rooms, then we need to light some fires for the people in broad daylight."
Christine Stenquist, president and co-founder of the group Together for Responsible Use and Cannabis Education, said she has explored the possibility of a ballot initiative, as well.
"We would like to
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