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Brian Thompson’s killing sparks outrage over state of US healthcare (www.theguardian.com)
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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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[-] Drusas@fedia.io 40 points 1 week ago

Maybe you shouldn't have an accountant in charge of a "healthcare" company.

I'm sorry for the multiple comments. I have a lot of background and trauma related to dealing with health insurance companies. They are parasites sucking out the blood of those who can least afford it and ruining their lives when they can't pay the bills left over after they deny claims.

[-] SapphironZA@sh.itjust.works 22 points 1 week ago

Healthcare companies should only be allowed to operate under non-profit rules.

There should be no incentive for profit on people's health.

[-] Olhonestjim@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

And forced to publicly report every thousandth of a cent. And their current administrators charged with crimes against humanity.

[-] sunzu2@thebrainbin.org 1 points 1 week ago

Why do you hate America?

[-] SapphironZA@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

I don't hate America any country. I hate some of what the people in power do to exploit others. The country it happens in is irrelevant.

I think the thing I hate most is "rampant capitalism" capitalism should be domesticated.

[-] sunzu2@thebrainbin.org 1 points 1 week ago

i was being sarcastic, i agree with your comment.

[-] Revan343@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 week ago

You probably needed a /s

[-] sunzu2@thebrainbin.org 3 points 1 week ago

I hate using it... it kills the tone :/

[-] Revan343@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 week ago

It sucks to need it, you were downvoted when I saw your comment, though.

[-] Benjaben@lemmy.world 12 points 1 week ago

And the thing is, the "trade" they inflict is just so amazingly unreasonable. The incredible misery they cause, replicated over so many people, and for truly no greater purpose than keeping up with the perverse status symbol competition amongst their hideous peers. Absolutely wild, unhinged, clearly malignant behavior.

[-] SattaRIP@lemmy.blahaj.zone 8 points 1 week ago

Parasites at least play an important role in their ecosystems. I have no (or too many) words to describe my hatred for people like this that commit social murder all the time.

[-] jagged_circle@feddit.nl 4 points 1 week ago

This isn't reddit. Its not an issue to segment comments logicly

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