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Summary

Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot in a premeditated attack outside the New York Hilton Midtown before speaking at an investor conference.

The gunman, still at large, fired multiple times, leaving shell casings marked with the words “deny,” “defend,” and “depose.”

Authorities suggest Thompson was targeted but remain unclear on the motive. His wife confirmed prior threats against him.

Analysts speculate a possible vendetta tied to his company. The case raises questions about executive security, as Thompson lacked personal protection despite known risks.

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[–] [email protected] 19 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

"Thompson lacked personal protection despite known risks."

Oh. Oh ho ho. That is an interesting bit of information.

Not the lacking personal protection. That does surprise me, but not a lot.

What does surprise me is the "despite known risks."

Was he that arrogant? Or do they, the powerful, greedy, and heartless, fear the wrong things?

Interesting to consider. The primal instinct to fear for ones life drives the most basic of biology. Is it possible, that this class of individuals lacks that fear? Or is it that there is something that fear more?

I think we all know the answer to that, of course. They fear losing power and wealth. That's quite a vulnerability. They protect that wealth and power more than their own life. I feel like I've heard about consequences to that.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

He was that arrogant, and the powerful and rich don't know actual fear at all until they meet a guy like the one this CEO met.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Man, it'd be a shame if his life insurance company dropped coverage for that.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

The assassin was a pre-existing condition, a condition caused by his last workplace, clearly.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

This is the part that keeps running through my mind.

The motherfucker ain't stupid. He knows that as the CEO of an insurance company he is bound to be hated by lots of people, and yet he chooses to go without Private Security? Bruh. All those fucking dollars, couldn't spare some to increase his chance of survival eh?

Did the almighty dollar cloud his thoughts so much he thought he couldn't die no more? He thought he was above the rules of the physical plane? Dude thought he was gonna re-sleeve like Altered Carbon