Many Americans will see this as good vs evil because Thompson represented a system built on denying care for profit. The murder won't change anything - that's the real tragedy. But the cult of personality around Mangione is a mirror: it shows how broken healthcare has become when an alleged killer becomes a folk hero. The system created this rage, even if violence can't fix it.
I haven't heard much about this case, thanks for all you do to keep us informed on all fronts Vicky.
Many Americans will see this as good vs evil because Thompson represented a system built on denying care for profit. The murder won't change anything - that's the real tragedy. But the cult of personality around Mangione is a mirror: it shows how broken healthcare has become when an alleged killer becomes a folk hero. The system created this rage, even if violence can't fix it.
Free him now
Guts