Forbes January 6, 2025
The recent murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson represents a horrific and indefensible act of violence. His family deserves our deepest sympathy.
As a physician and healthcare leader, I initially declined to comment on the tragedy or the motivations behind the crime. I felt that speculating about the shooter’s intent would only sensationalize a terrible act. Regardless of the circumstances, vigilante violence has no place in a free and just society.
But now, more than a month later, I feel compelled to address one aspect of the story that has been widely misunderstood: the public’s reaction to the news of Thompson’s murder. Specifically, why tens of thousands of individuals “liked” and “laughed” at a post on Facebook announcing the CEO’s...
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