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Most Americans blame insurance profits and denials alongside the killer in UHC CEO death, poll finds (apnews.com)
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A new NORC poll reveals that most Americans blame both health insurance profits and coverage denials alongside the shooter for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

While 8 in 10 say the shooter holds the most responsibility, 7 in 10 also attribute blame to insurer practices, reflecting widespread frustration with the U.S. healthcare system.

Younger Americans especially view the incident as stemming from systemic issues, such as wealth inequality and denial tactics.

The poll highlights ongoing public dissatisfaction with insurers and the challenges many face in obtaining coverage.

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[–] Norin@lemmy.world 19 points 1 day ago

Conditions are different, perhaps even more difficult, but that doesn’t make real change impossible.

Power wants us to believe it’s absolute and eternal, but it’s not. Every so often the mask of omnipotence slips to show that the people driving the train are just as lost as the rest of us.