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

submitted 6 days ago by MicroWave to c/health

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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 44 points 6 days ago (3 children)

While his murder shocked many

His murder shocked literally nobody.

[–] [email protected] 40 points 6 days ago (2 children)

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

[–] jaybone 16 points 5 days ago

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

[–] [email protected] 19 points 6 days 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.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 days ago

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

[–] Mannimarco 6 points 6 days ago (1 children)

It shocked people like him

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 days ago

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