In Polish public life, there was a heated debate, the epicentre of which became social media. Luke Litevka, MP of the Left, and Marcin Możdzynek, erstwhile captain of the Polish volleyball squad and the current head of the Chief of the Hunting Council, clashed in an open conflict on hunting. What started with the critical entry of the MP escalated to the announcement of a complaint to the committee of parliamentary ethics by Możdjonek. knowing the point of this dispute is crucial so that you can measure the arguments of both parties.
Start of the Storm: Controversial Post by Lithuanian Members
It all started with the entry of Luke Litewka, in which MP Lewicy referred to the tragic death of Asher Watkins, who died during the buffalo hunt. The letter, known for its critical attitude towards hunting, did not cover irony and outrage. As he himself admitted, his post instantly hit groups of hunters, triggering an avalanche of negative comments and accusations of deficiency of humanity.
For you as a reader, this minute is crucial due to the fact that it shows how rapidly a individual opinion of politics can become a spark for a broad social debate. In practice, this means that all word, especially those spoken by a public person, is immediately assessed and generates strong emotions on both sides of the barricade.
The Open Letter of Lithuania to the Hunters: “Pain is Disease”
In addition to 1 entry, Łukasz Litewka decided to proceed the subject by publishing a peculiar “list” straight to hunters on the web. In his writing, the parliamentarian mocked the hunting “meetings” in which he said, “you invoke God first, you proudly present your symbols and traditions, and then you beat the beer and go to the forest to gather its “ploons”.
Litweka asked provocative questions, trying to get into the reasoning of hunters, wondering how the thought of a fox is born in them. The letter culminated in saying that "pain, suffering, harming another being and, above all, drawing from this satisfaction is simply a illness that should be treated." These words have become the main origin of conflict, hitting the foundations of hunting ethics, as the hunters perceive it.
Reaction of Marcin Możdjonek: Complaint to the Committee on Ethics
It didn't take long for specified an open attack. Marcin Możdzynek, a figure well known to Polish volleyball fans, and now an influential activist in the hunting environment (chief of the Chief of the Hunting Council and associate of the Sławomir Mentzen party), responded with outrage. He called the letter a "water" and announced firm legal steps.
Możdzyk stated that he would not let 130 1000 Polish hunters to be insulted, while stressing that helping animals is commendable, and that the attack of Lithuania is aimed at him as a man and athlete. His announcement to file a complaint to Committee on the Ethics of the European Parliament is simply a signal that the dispute goes beyond the framework of online discussion and could have real political consequences.
Riposta Litewka: “I have appreciated the Lord as an athlete, present I do not appreciate as a Hunter”
Łukasz Litewka rapidly responded to Możdjonek's allegations, again via social media. He thanked the erstwhile volleyball player for "defence of injured and attacked hunters", while stressing his function as animal defender.
The Levite said clearly: “I have stood on the another side of the barricade, on the side of the animals, they have no voice, and it is simply a pity. They are incapable to complain about you and another hunters." In his reply, Litewka clearly separated Możdjonek's sporting achievements from his hunting activities, summarizing: "I have appreciated you as an athlete, present I do not appreciate you as a hunter." This exchange of views shows a deep division of the values and perspectives underlying this conflict.
What's next in the Hunters' Game?
The conflict between Łukasz Litewska and Marcin Możdjonek is more than just a individual exchange. This reflects a wider social debate on the function of hunting in Poland, animal protection and ethics. The actions taken by Marcin Możdjonek, including the announcement of a complaint to the Committee on Ethics, may give a new, formal dimension to this discussion. Stay up to date to follow developments in this loud dispute, which has surely not yet arrived.
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Litewka vs. Możdźnik: War on Hunters. erstwhile volleyball captain reacts
