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Brian Thompson’s killing sparks outrage over state of US healthcare (www.theguardian.com)

submitted 2 weeks ago by MicroWave@lemmy.world to c/health@lemmy.world

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Summary

The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has ignited outrage over the state of U.S. healthcare.

While his murder shocked many, online reactions highlighted public frustration with private insurers, citing denied care, high costs, and systemic bureaucracy.

UnitedHealthcare, a major industry player, has faced scrutiny for practices perceived as prioritizing profit over patients.

The attack, which appears premeditated, underscores rising tensions around healthcare inequality.

Experts see this as part of a broader trend toward violence over societal disputes, reflecting deep dissatisfaction with the American healthcare system.

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[–] Drusas@fedia.io 107 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

That belies the shock also generated by the brutality of Thompson’s death.

It wasn't brutal. He died with no fear and very quickly. That's a lot better than many of the patients his company denied coverage for can say.

[–] IDKWhatUsernametoPutHereLolol@lemmy.dbzer0.com 33 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

The news anchors / article writer had to say that because otherwise they get fired.

[–] peopleproblems@lemmy.world 25 points 2 weeks ago

And, by nature of the corrupt system, lose their health insurance

[–] Anamnesis@lemmy.world 21 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

People aren't shocked by his death. We're at the very least unsympathetic. And many of us are positively giddy.

[–] xapr@lemmy.sdf.org 1 points 2 weeks ago

As much as I share the majority's sentiment about this situation, I think he may have died with fear. If you see the uncensored video, he turns around and faces the shooter after the first shot. That explains why they say he was shot in the chest even though he appeared to be shot from behind. I guess the first shot was to the leg and the second to the chest. It's also possible that he died too quickly to experience fear, even though he got to face his assassin.