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Arizona Democrats say your kids aren't gun safety officers.

Your kids are not responsible for gun safety, mijo

Look, here’s the deal— the Arizona Democrats are not happy, and honestly, who can blame them? They're blasting this GOP school gun safety bill, saying what a lot of us are thinking: it's not a six-year-old's job to worry about this stuff. The press release dropped early Tuesday, April 28, and it’s hitting hard.

This isn't just a political squabble, oye. It's about what we expect from our schools here in Phoenix, from Maryvale to Ahwatukee. Are we really going to put the burden of gun safety on kids? The Democrats are clear: that responsibility falls on adults, on lawmakers, on us. It’s a gut check for everyone across the Valley.

* Democrats call the GOP bill irresponsible.

* They emphasize that gun safety is an adult's, not a child's, responsibility.

* The issue highlights the ongoing debate around school safety in Arizona.

This pushback from the Democrats is a strong signal that this bill is going to face some serious opposition. Keep an eye on the state legislature—this fight is far from over.

That's the Valley, baby — 115 degrees and we're still out here.

Carlos Espinoza-Reyes

MiTL Sports Desk, Phoenix

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