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

submitted 4 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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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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[–] [email protected] 11 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (50 children)

Option 1: Vote for Democrats / vote for a woman for president to get incremental improvements to healthcare and society.
Americans: yawn

Option 2: Start murdering the powerful capitalist oligarchs which will lead to zero improvements in healthcare and society but fuels fantasies of revenge and temporarily feels good.
Americans: “Yay!”

Edit: I’m not even saying we need to pick just one option. But shouldn’t Option 1 also be “yay” if Option 2 is? Why limit how pressure is applied to just picking the violent option? It’s weird how even marches and unions get a lukewarm response compared to vigilantism.

And these replies I’m getting are interesting. I didn’t expect so many attempts to justify that only a violent option ever would do any good. Let’s say that violence is the most effective option. Does that really mean we don’t try any other options? If I was this inflexible in my day-to-day life, I’d never get anything done.

[–] [email protected] -4 points 4 months ago (10 children)

Harris didn't promise incremental improvements though. In the days leading up to the election she only promised regression and stagnation.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 months ago (9 children)

I’m not sure where you got that idea. Did you not read her platform or listen to her speak?

[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Did you not notice how democrats helped republicans shift the overton window further and further towards regressivism? There was never any incremental improvement, just concessions made to distract you from how both parties serve the same masters.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 months ago

You and I don’t seem to agree on this. Maybe you’re just simplifying for the sake of this medium, so I’m missing some of your perspective.

But you do seem to want a more progressive society. I hope your efforts are successful.

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