Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jun 28, 2023 12:49:50 GMT 12
Michael John Schmidt: FROM THE DESK OF A MALE PALE AND STALE.
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Smoking has continued to be popular among the Maori (and Pacific Islander) communities to this day, despite numerous campaigns to reduce or eradicate the habit. The communities and the individuals involved are aware of the dangers of smoking.
Before the introduction of tobacco to New Zealand, the Maori people had their own traditional smoking practices. They used a variety of native plants for smoking, including:
I suggest that Labour, Te Paati Maori and the upcoming government address the four noted issues when addressing the health disparities faced by Maori and Pasifika communities, instead of making health decisions based on race. It is challenging to accurately determine the extent to which personal or population addiction contributes to the disparities in health outcomes.
Non-smokers (and other groups) should not be penalised by one group’s inability to exercise self-control and personal sovereignty....
breakingviewsnz.blogspot.com/2023/06/michael-john-schmidt-from-desk-of-male.html
(Excerpts)
Smoking has continued to be popular among the Maori (and Pacific Islander) communities to this day, despite numerous campaigns to reduce or eradicate the habit. The communities and the individuals involved are aware of the dangers of smoking.
Before the introduction of tobacco to New Zealand, the Maori people had their own traditional smoking practices. They used a variety of native plants for smoking, including:
I suggest that Labour, Te Paati Maori and the upcoming government address the four noted issues when addressing the health disparities faced by Maori and Pasifika communities, instead of making health decisions based on race. It is challenging to accurately determine the extent to which personal or population addiction contributes to the disparities in health outcomes.
Non-smokers (and other groups) should not be penalised by one group’s inability to exercise self-control and personal sovereignty....
breakingviewsnz.blogspot.com/2023/06/michael-john-schmidt-from-desk-of-male.html