Gehrke: An 18-year-old is fighting for his life, and the Legislature and LDS Church are to blame for the state not having a working hate crimes law

(Photo courtesy of Veronica Lopez) Pictured is Luis Gustavo Lopez, 18, who was attacked at Lopez Tires on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018.

(Photo courtesy of Veronica Lopez) Pictured is Luis Gustavo Lopez, 18, who was attacked at Lopez Tires on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018.

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