- It was my small protest about this hypocrisy that's been in force for years. As you can see, I was alone in this protest - said Norbert Kaczmarczyk. In an interview with polsatnews.pl, the PiS MP explained why he was the only 1 in the Sejm to vote against changes in the alleged Tobacco Act, which would, among others, prohibit the sale of all types of e-cigarettes to minors.
Shortly after 6:00 p.m., the Sejm voted in favour of the organization changes to the alleged Tobacco Act. In favour of the amendment 428 Members voted.
Among the parliamentarians of the civilian Coalition Robert Dowhan. Similarly, six Confederate Members did: Konrad Berkowicz, Sławomir Mentzen, Bartłomiej Pejo, Grzegorz Płaczek, Ryszard Wilk, Przemysław Wipler.
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He besides abstained from voting Paul Kukiz representing the Free Republicans and 2 independent MPs: Vladimir Skalik and Roman Fritz.
The amendment introduces, among others, a complete ban on the sale of electronic cigarettes to people under 18. The government task received the support of a strong majority of parliamentarians. Against the vote only associate of Law and Justice Norbert Kaczmarczyk.
E-cigarette ban. Mr PiS Norbert Kaczmarczyk v. change
In an interview with polsatnews.pl the politician explained why he voted against the amendment Although the party's position was different. "For decades, Parliament has imposed further taxes and bans on tobacco under the pretext of wellness protection. So why are citizens inactive smoking? - asked rhetorically.
According to the parliamentarian, further restrictions do not reduce the number of smokers, and They only hit farmerswho grow tobacco.
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- I'm sorry. If smoking harms why we ban production first, we make it more difficult, and let import? If it hurts, the planet should ban tobacco production and sale. So is alcohol. But the planet needs taxes and should request healthy people - explained.
- I'm sorry. It was my small protest about this hypocrisy I've been observing for years. As you can see, I was alone in it. - added.
