The assassination of UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson has triggered tasteless celebrations and bad taste support for the gunman who killed him. The incident has sparked wider debate about the state of the healthcare industry.
Key Points
Assassination of UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson outside Hilton Hotel in Manhattan
Widespread criticism of UnitedHealthcare over denial of pay-outs to patients
Perpetrator remains at large with cryptic messages found at the scene
Debate on universal healthcare and criticism of for-profit insurance companies
Pros
Sparked wider debate about the state of the healthcare industry
Cons
Tasteless celebrations and bad taste support for the gunman