The Assassination That Reminded Us of the True Battle in the United States

On December 4th, Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, fell under gunfire on the streets of New York while heading to a meeting with shareholders. This moment, captured on video, unleashed a whirlwind of emotions and questions that shook the nation.

What made this case even more chilling were the inscriptions on the bullets: "deny, defend, and depose." These words, identical to those in Jay M. Feinman's book Delay, Deny, and Defend, lead us into a world where insurance companies seem more interested in avoiding payouts and maximizing profits than in safeguarding their clients' health.

Reflecting on this incident, one cannot help but think about how the "cultural battle" has become a distraction, a game of mirrors diverting us from real issues. Thompson's death compels us to look beyond, to question how health, a fundamental right, has become a luxury in the U.S.

Luigi Mangionie, the prime suspect, emerges from obscurity with a background of privilege and chronic physical pain. His image went viral, turning into an internet phenomenon reminiscent of the movie Natural Born Killers, where criminals become celebrities. Social media was filled with bizarre comments about his attractiveness, elevating him to the status of an anti-system hero.

Mangionie's story isn't just about his crime but a mirror of society. Like the Russian anarchists who joined the Bolsheviks to overthrow the tsars, or Serbian nationalists who triggered World War I with an assassination, Mangionie seems to be a symptom of a larger struggle, one for justice and equity.

Mangionie's capture, thanks to an alert from a McDonald's employee who recognized him from his social media image, adds a detective twist to this narrative. Among his possessions, a "ghost gun" homemade with a 3-D printer and a manifesto reveal not only his plan but also his ideology, resonating with that of Ted Kaczynski, the infamous Unabomber, though in a modern context of war against corporatism.

If Mangionie is found guilty, his act might be the first shot in a new war in the U.S., one that abandons gender discussions to directly confront economic and political inequalities.

This case forces us to ask: What are we willing to tolerate in the name of "progress"? The bullets that killed Thompson didn't just end a life; they opened the eyes of many to the reality of a healthcare system that, like in the movie Fight Club, seems designed to break us, not heal us.

The comparison to historical figures who changed history's course with acts of violence makes us ponder Machiavelli's phrase: "The end justifies the means." Are we witnessing the birth of a new form of activism where crime is a protest against the system?

The resonating online campaign to defend Mangionie, full of dark humor and sarcasm, shows how the internet can transform a criminal into a symbol of resistance against corporations.

The words on Mangionie's bullets were not just a sentence for Thompson; they were a declaration of war against a system many perceive as oppressive.

This assassination compels us to see the cracks in our society, reflecting a struggle that goes beyond politics, touching the hearts and lives of those who cannot afford the privilege of being healthy.

In a country where "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" are inalienable rights, the assassination of a CEO reminds us that health, the foundation of these rights, is in the hands of a few.

What began as an individual act of violence has sparked a national conversation about health policies and corporate power, revealing that the true battle in the U.S. might just be beginning.

And here's the most intriguing part: Mangionie's manifesto, now made public, harshly criticizes the corporate world and insurers, suggesting that his action was the final attempt of someone who felt cornered by a system designed to fail him.

December 4th marked not only the end of a life but the start of a national debate on health policies and corporate abuse. The blood spilled on New York's streets has revealed deep divisions in American society, making it clear that the fight for economic and social justice is just beginning.

The administration of Donald Trump starts in January next year, with a cabinet of billionaire oligarchs, led by the world's richest man, Elon Musk, who will take power. Meanwhile, in New York, posters are beginning to appear suggesting the death of more CEOs.