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Te Pāti Māori co-leader says smokefree reversal is 'systemic genocide' (www.rnz.co.nz)

submitted 2 years ago by Ilovethebomb@lemmy.nz to c/politics@lemmy.nz

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Tad hysterical, don't you think?

College of Public Health Medicine president Sir Collin Tukuitonga has said the reversal of the smokefree amendments would result in about 1000 extra deaths over the next decade, mostly Māori, and cost the health system $1.3 billion.

Calling that a "genocide" is a bit ridiculous.

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[–] Ilovethebomb@lemmy.nz -1 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I've said this before on here, but this is a law I never really felt comfortable with, creating a situation where one adult can legally buy cigarettes, and one can't.

I do like the idea of tobacco products only being sold at specialist retailers though.

[–] the_q@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago

They shouldn't be sold anywhere. It's literally a business based on addiction and harm.

[–] luthis@lemmy.nz 2 points 2 years ago

Although I haven't smoked a cigar for over a decade, I do appreciate having the option to buy a genuine Cuban cigar.

Definitely in support of removing combustible tobacco products though.