I think this is playing out the way the alleged killer wanted it to. He just so happened to have a manifesto on him detailing his anger at the insurance industry! He’s young. He’s good-looking. He probably already has hundreds of penpals ready to profess love for him and put money on his account. He is an instant celebrity.
Jail, however, will quickly wear down all that novelty.
I had cancer in my late 30’s, and I had insurance and was living in Southern California so I had access to decent care. Later, after moving to the Pacific Northwest I had a medical misadventure due to an incompetent physician. That subsequently led to me losing my insurance. (I went “bare” as the saying goes. No insurance. Then Obamacare came along, and that turned out to be rip-off.)
If your insurance won’t cover you, and you refuse to pay a hospital bill because you received an inaccurate diagnosis, the hospital will sic bill collectors on you. When one bill collector gives up on you, they sell your file to another bill collector. I got used to chatting with bill collectors and thanked them for their interest.
Hospitals and medical personnel can be every bit as heartless as an insurance executive.
The alleged killer sounds like his privileged upbringing didn’t prepare him for life’s bad news. I suspect, Theresa, that you are a lot tougher than this guy. I am sorry about your sisters.
Another curious aspect: If his family was so wealthy, why was insurance even an issue? They could have paid out of pocket.
If I had to make a prediction at this early stage, I would say he stands a chance of ending up like John Hinckley Jr., who shot and wounded President Reagan and permanently incapacitated press secretary James Brady.
Hinckley claimed mental illness. By the time he was freed he had pretty much sacrificed his youth and middle age — and he still didn’t get a date with Jodie Foster.
Also, I’m sorry about what you went through with the bad doctor. I’ll read that article now. And I’m glad you won over the cancer. My two sisters were both mentally ill. They died of treatable uterine cancer…
I really love your comments. You are smart and wise and always include that bit of humor at the end that makes me smile.
I’d never do what he did either. There was an article that came out yesterday where a friend said that after the botched spinal surgery he went “absolutely crazy.”
I hope he’s able to get a good defense and doesn’t get a life sentence. He’ll do time, I just hope his life is not ruined.
As to Brian Thompson? I couldn’t care less. He was a killer too. A killer by omission… LOL…
I do find your analogy very enlightening (as always). What I didn't see mentioned was his use of psychedelics he was experimenting with to ease his back pain. I'm sure that had an effect on his mental acuity. Killing a CEO or anyone that works for a company will not change the culture inside that company. Pointing out that he was from a wealthy family is very pertinent to this story. Why couldn't the family pay for the insurance coverage and how much of that wealth is going to go towards his defense?
I have an ex-husband with chronic pain who uses mushrooms to help his pain. I didn't know that Mangione was doing that but your point is really valid. I bet that if he was, his thinking would be altered too. His mother reported him missing a few weeks ago. She had not heard from him since July 1st, so almost six months, which means he may have been living on his savings, and had not had contact with his family in months. I hope he gets a good trial. I'd hate to see his life destroyed by this. As for Thompson, I just don't care that he's dead.
I don't think killing the CEO of a company is going to have any impact on denial of claims. The company "probably" cares less about his demise than you do. 🤨 I personally wouldn't wish to be gunned down on a street because of the company I worked for...which by the way was an insurance company (Title Insurance). I could see someone not happy with their closing and shoot someone if this is now an acceptable and celebrated behavior when you don't get your own way. 😪
I think this is playing out the way the alleged killer wanted it to. He just so happened to have a manifesto on him detailing his anger at the insurance industry! He’s young. He’s good-looking. He probably already has hundreds of penpals ready to profess love for him and put money on his account. He is an instant celebrity.
Jail, however, will quickly wear down all that novelty.
I had cancer in my late 30’s, and I had insurance and was living in Southern California so I had access to decent care. Later, after moving to the Pacific Northwest I had a medical misadventure due to an incompetent physician. That subsequently led to me losing my insurance. (I went “bare” as the saying goes. No insurance. Then Obamacare came along, and that turned out to be rip-off.)
If your insurance won’t cover you, and you refuse to pay a hospital bill because you received an inaccurate diagnosis, the hospital will sic bill collectors on you. When one bill collector gives up on you, they sell your file to another bill collector. I got used to chatting with bill collectors and thanked them for their interest.
Hospitals and medical personnel can be every bit as heartless as an insurance executive.
It never occurred to me to get a gun and go shoot someone, although I did write something about my former physician. (https://www.heldtoanswer.com/2012/03/dr-strangelove-will-see-you-now/)
The alleged killer sounds like his privileged upbringing didn’t prepare him for life’s bad news. I suspect, Theresa, that you are a lot tougher than this guy. I am sorry about your sisters.
Another curious aspect: If his family was so wealthy, why was insurance even an issue? They could have paid out of pocket.
If I had to make a prediction at this early stage, I would say he stands a chance of ending up like John Hinckley Jr., who shot and wounded President Reagan and permanently incapacitated press secretary James Brady.
Hinckley claimed mental illness. By the time he was freed he had pretty much sacrificed his youth and middle age — and he still didn’t get a date with Jodie Foster.
Great article! Oh my God. The same crazy doctor! That’s scary and hilarious at the same time!
Also, I’m sorry about what you went through with the bad doctor. I’ll read that article now. And I’m glad you won over the cancer. My two sisters were both mentally ill. They died of treatable uterine cancer…
I never felt like I “won over” cancer. That’s something Mr. Mangione will eventually come to realize about health issues. There is always something.
So very true. As we get older, it just becomes, what is it this year? LOL...
I really love your comments. You are smart and wise and always include that bit of humor at the end that makes me smile.
I’d never do what he did either. There was an article that came out yesterday where a friend said that after the botched spinal surgery he went “absolutely crazy.”
I hope he’s able to get a good defense and doesn’t get a life sentence. He’ll do time, I just hope his life is not ruined.
As to Brian Thompson? I couldn’t care less. He was a killer too. A killer by omission… LOL…
I do find your analogy very enlightening (as always). What I didn't see mentioned was his use of psychedelics he was experimenting with to ease his back pain. I'm sure that had an effect on his mental acuity. Killing a CEO or anyone that works for a company will not change the culture inside that company. Pointing out that he was from a wealthy family is very pertinent to this story. Why couldn't the family pay for the insurance coverage and how much of that wealth is going to go towards his defense?
I have an ex-husband with chronic pain who uses mushrooms to help his pain. I didn't know that Mangione was doing that but your point is really valid. I bet that if he was, his thinking would be altered too. His mother reported him missing a few weeks ago. She had not heard from him since July 1st, so almost six months, which means he may have been living on his savings, and had not had contact with his family in months. I hope he gets a good trial. I'd hate to see his life destroyed by this. As for Thompson, I just don't care that he's dead.
I don't think killing the CEO of a company is going to have any impact on denial of claims. The company "probably" cares less about his demise than you do. 🤨 I personally wouldn't wish to be gunned down on a street because of the company I worked for...which by the way was an insurance company (Title Insurance). I could see someone not happy with their closing and shoot someone if this is now an acceptable and celebrated behavior when you don't get your own way. 😪
“As for Thompson, I just don't care that he's dead.”
Wow, that’s harsh. Is violence ok?
Listen to what Josh Shapiro said last night. He was a serious person speaking seriously. This is the opposite.
Sorry, I don't have time to listen to Josh Shapiro. Too busy with writing and publishing.
Put the bong down!!
I don't partake.
I drink Mint tea, and warm milk. LOL...