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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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[–] Supervisor194@lemmy.world 44 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

While his murder shocked many

His murder shocked literally nobody.

[–] RobotToaster@mander.xyz 40 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

The shocking thing is it doesn't happen more often tbh.

[–] zephorah@lemm.ee 19 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

It’s like that scene in Fight Club that discusses the homework of starting a fight. It’s difficult because the majority of people, are not wired that way. And that is a good thing.

[–] sunzu2@thebrainbin.org 2 points 2 weeks ago

Owners have sociopathic CEO class, the peasant class now has the adjustors?

[–] jaybone@lemmy.world 16 points 2 weeks ago

Maybe the would-be school shooters will see this response online and find a healthier outlet for their angst.

[–] Mannimarco@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

It shocked people like him

[–] stringere@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 weeks ago

We're still waiting on his word as to how shocked he was at the time.