In the wake of the shooting of the UnitedHealthcare CEO, and the subsequent online reactions, it's clearer than ever that America's healthcare system is fatally flawed.
Let us be clear: murder is never, ever acceptable. We explicitly do not condone this act of violence. But right now, the American healthcare system is itself inherently violent, prioritizing the profit margins of private insurance companies over the health and wellness of its people.
Many other large, wealthy nations in the world guarantee healthcare for all of their citizens. And this should come as no surprise, given that the benefits of single-payer healthcare are vast: increased life expectancy, shorter work hours, earlier retirement, and higher standards of living overall (to name a few).
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Brian Thompson's death has provoked a strong reaction, not because of the individual he was, but because of what he represented – the ruthless exploitation of sick individuals by a healthcare industry that denies essential care while reaping billions in profits.
The bullets used to assassinate Brian Thompson bore the words 'deny' and 'delay'; these are undeniably cornerstones of the current system. Insurers' refusal to pay for medical treatment saves them money while costing people their lives.
This incident has become a grim symbol of a healthcare system in which insurance companies profit enormously while ordinary people suffer from their policies. The root of the problem still stands: our healthcare system is literally a matter of life and death, corrupted by corporate greed.
Americans must demand comprehensive reform to protect our health and ensure our wellbeing isn't subject to corporate profit. The moment for Medicare for All is now.
Sign this petition to demand Congress pass Medicare for All and ensure a humane, equitable healthcare system for every American!
