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/^t/Now, Poland is facing lots of different problems, smoking, undoubtedly, is one of them, so as. The percentage of Poles addicted to cigarettes keeps on growing in comparison with the previous years. Under such circumstances, the Polish Parliament decided to undertake any precautions, in order not to allow smoking become the national habbit. After moths of fierce debates, the Parliament reached agreement and solution. Since November the 1-st, 1996, smoking in public places was forbidden. Undeniably, the Act of Parliament devided the Polish society on two "fighting" (opposite) camps, namely: on those who smoke, and on those who aren't addicted to smoking. There is ample reason why smokers met the Parliament decision with a strong criticism, whereas the non-smoking part of Poles expressed their profound approval and support for the ban on smoking in public places, established by the Parliament. Both sides try to show and support their claims.