Luigi Mangione Arrested: A Collection of Letters
The Issue: The Pennsylvania arrest of a suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
The alleged killer of UnitedHealthcare’s Chief Executive Officer Brian Thompson is seemingly receiving all the attention he desires (“Luigi’s unhappy meal,” Dec. 11).
The details surrounding the murder have dominated news outlets, both national and local, since it happened.
His image is recognized by millions and features prominently across television, various websites, and print media.
We are being exposed to his narrative and learning about his grievances concerning the healthcare sector and corporate America, complaints he seemingly believed justified the act of murdering a young husband and father.
His infamy is likely to ensure he is remembered for all the wrong reasons throughout history.
The term “vigilante” is far too lenient to describe the actions of this perpetrator.
He is, without a doubt, a domestic terrorist.
Oren Spiegler
Peters Township, Pa.
Mangione’s alleged back injury seemed too severe to endure without resorting to (allegedly) taking another life.
This is fundamentally a consequence of his poor decision-making.
Mangione presents as an otherwise healthy individual.
Millions experience pain daily for various reasons, yet they do not resort to shooting someone to death.
In summary, Mangione needs to mature and confront his struggles like an adult.
Elinor Hite
Carrollton, Texas
Even if Brian Thompson had committed any offenses, wouldn’t he still be entitled to a jury trial (“Left’s warped sense of right,” PostOpinion, Piers Morgan, Dec. 11)?
Apparently not, according to journalist Taylor Lorenz.
She expressed joy upon hearing about Thompson’s death.
And this is what constitutes journalism today?
James Evans
Worcester, Mass.
The reaction to the CEO’s murder is not unprecedented.
The same individuals who celebrated the assassination attempt on President-elect Donald Trump are now those who cheered for Brian Thompson’s murder.
I wonder how the editors at The New York Times and Washington Post feel about employing Taylor Lorenz now.
The Left, by promoting this hateful rhetoric, has fostered a society of extremists.
People genuinely believe this madness.
Kevin Judge
Naples, Fla.
The Issue: Juan Soto quitting the Yankees after winning a $765 million contract with the Mets.
The contract star player Juan Soto just secured with the Mets is outrageous (“It’s a brave new world,” Dec. 11).
What astonishes me more than the $765 million is the 15-year length of the contract.
Soto is 26; this deal will extend until he is over 40, an age when most baseball players have either retired or are only able to play part-time due to injuries.
Soto may be one of the greatest hitters since Ted Williams, but where does this end?
While I’m pleased he’ll be playing locally, I believed he was an ideal fit batting in front of Aaron Judge with the Yankees.
It’s akin to removing Mantle from the ’61 Yankees.
Warren Goldfein
Mount Arlington, NJ
As a Yankees fan, I harbor no animosity towards Soto for signing with the Mets.
I’m merely envious that anyone can command such a hefty salary.
Adam Silbert
Manhattan
When asked if it was fair for his post-60-home-runs-season salary to rise to $80,000 a year, surpassing President Herbert Hoover’s $75,000, Babe Ruth stated, “Why not? I had a better year.”
I suppose Juan Soto could genuinely assert that his stint with the Yankees was far superior to Joe Biden’s last year in office.
Richard Siegelman
Plainview
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