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The medical marijuana debate has finally come to Utah's Capitol, with supporters urging compassion for those with chronic disease and opponents saying the risks outweigh benefits.

On Thursday at 12:15 p.m., Rep. Brad Daw, anesthesiologist Perry Fine, Jennifer May with Hope 4 Children with Epilepsy and Connor Boyack with Libertas Institute join Jennifer Napier-Pearce to talk about Senate Bill 259 and the upcoming legislative debate.

Watch this online video chat at sltrib.com. You can also join the discussion by sending questions and comments to the hashtag #TribTalk on Twitter and Google+ or texting 801-609-8059.

Twitter: @jnpearce Weighing the benefits and risks of medical marijuana

12:15 p.m. • The medical marijuana debate has finally come to Utah's Capitol, with supporters urging compassion for those with chronic disease and opponents saying the risks outweigh benefits. Rep. Brad Daw, anesthesiologist Perry Fine, Jennifer May with Hope 4 Children with Epilepsy and Connor Boyack with Libertas Institute join Jennifer Napier-Pearce to talk about SB259. Watch the video chat at sltrib.com. Join the discussion by sending questions and comments to #TribTalk on Twitter and Google+ or by texting 801-609-8059. › sltrib.com