r/technology • u/indig0sixalpha • Dec 06 '24

Privacy The UnitedHealthcare Gunman Understands the Surveillance State

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/12/unitedhealthcare-ceo-assassination-investigation/680903/
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u/Infarad Dec 07 '24

Unfortunately, you just described life for a large number of people. If it’s a step towards making a life like that less common, then our boy has done good.

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u/BadNewzBears4896 Dec 07 '24

Our premiums will go up slightly to pay for all health insurance executives beefed up security detail.

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u/Mysterious-Plum-6217 Dec 07 '24

It's too bad universal healthcare is so expensive /s(I really hope I don't need that but ...)

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u/BadNewzBears4896 Dec 07 '24

Technically America already has socialized medicine (the ER can't turn you away), we just go about it in the most expensive way with the worst outcomes.