A Law and Justice (PiS) MP and former Minister of Health in the United Right government, in her latest post on X, compared two worlds she observed within the parliamentary space. It is a clash of two civilizations. Katarzyna Sójka writes that the first appeared in a quiet room, devoid of media presence, where a discussion was taking place about childbirth, demographics, the closure of maternity wards, and the trauma of women whose children are welcomed into the world in hospital emergency departments. The other civilization is one of flashing cameras, celebrities, influencers, and photojournalists. And the topic: animals.
At the beginning of her lengthy statement, MP Sójka emphasized that she has nothing against animals, that they are “our lesser brothers” and companions to humankind. They should be loved, but “For heaven’s sake… the world has been turned upside down!” the MP remarked, admitting that moral numbness has blurred the proper order of things.
“The hierarchy of values has been reversed. It has been forgotten that although an animal has dignity, it serves man, not the other way around. It is Man who is the crown of creation,”
Sójka wrote.
The MP pointed out that while the chamber debating the fate of animals is filled with noise, the industry publication Menedżer Zdrowia (Manager of Health – eng.) has released an article titled “Fewer Maternity Wards and What This Means.”
“And what does it mean? That we are rolling back local Poland. That wards are being shut down because ‘the numbers don’t add up.’ That the safety of a woman in labor loses out to soulless economics. Is this today’s Valentine’s ‘gift’ for women? Closing access to care close to home?”
the former health minister asks.
Further equally significant questions are directed at well-known celebrities who are now vocally fighting for animal rights, but only a few years ago were taking to the streets with slogans referring to “women’s rights.”
“Where are all the stars when it is time to fight for dignified childbirth? Where are the loud cries about ‘women’s rights’ that we heard in the streets when it was necessary to remove PiS from power? Back then, there were thunderbolts, emotions, grand slogans. And today? When we speak about real safety, about saving lives, about ensuring that children come into the world without fear… a deafening silence falls. This topic is not media-friendly,”
Katarzyna Sójka observes.
In her post, the MP also decided to write a few words about a lawmaker from a rival party, and to do so in a very positive light, which is not often seen in Polish politics.
“(…) I met Left MP Łukasz Litewka as he was leaving the chamber. We exchanged a few words. A political chasm separates us. I do not agree with the demands of his formation, and in certain respects, we come from two different worlds. But credit must be given to the MP. He loves animals, but he has not lost sight of the Human being. He is able to save sick children. He understands that helping a dog does not relieve one of the duties to save a child’s life. Respect, Mr. MP. It is possible to help wisely,”
Katarzyna Sójka wrote.
The Law and Justice representative also referred to today’s holiday – Valentine’s Day, and what may happen in the future if we fail to take care of demographics and future generations now, even today.
“Today is a celebration of love. I wish you as much of it as possible! I sincerely hope that in a few months the fruit of this holiday will be a small ‘demographic upswing.’ That there will be more of us, Poles. Let us remember one thing: without children, there is no future. If we, the people, are lacking, who in a few decades will work to fund our pensions? Who will take care of us? And finally, if new generations of Poles are lacking, there will also be a lack of hands and hearts to help, both other people and animals. Therefore, the important direction for me is that these children are born safely. For me, the most important will always be the Mother and the Child,”
Katarzyna Sójka concluded.
W ostatnich dniach w Sejmie zderzyły się dwie cywilizacje. W jednej sali…medialna cisza. To tam, na Zespole Parlamentarnym ds. Praw Pacjenta, gdzie chodziło o sprawy ostateczne. O to, by Polki w ogóle chciały rodzić. O dramatycznie spadającą demografię. O zamykane porodówki… pic.twitter.com/VSXwpUBPsn
— Katarzyna Sójka (@aK_Sojka) February 14, 2026