UnitedHealthcare CEO Found Dead: Letters Released
The Concern: The tragic death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown last week.
With deep sorrow, we have learned about the unnecessary and heart-wrenching loss of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson (“Executed on 54th Street,” Dec. 5).
Violence is never a solution.
It leads only to needless anguish, hardship, and sorrow.
Let us support the family of Brian Thompson and all his colleagues at UnitedHealthcare as they face this difficult time of mourning.
Our thoughts and prayers are with them.
Paul Bacon
Hallandale Beach, Fla.
This shocking, cold-hearted execution underscores the need for New York to reinstate and enforce the death penalty.
For many seasoned and aspiring criminals, the prospect of severe consequences can serve as a significant deterrent against committing murder.
It has long been asserted that executed murderers cannot kill again.
Vincent Ruggiero
Scottsdale, Ariz.
The reality is: Insurance operates on extortion.
Ever since I reached 65 (now I’m 72), my life insurance premium has surged by hundreds of dollars.
And by 82, it will be completely canceled.
It’s astonishing how much my life seems to cost my insurer.
It’s apparent that these insurance companies aim to “price you out” until you can no longer afford coverage.
No, I don’t want to see anyone shot.
I demand that Congress or any relevant authority takes decisive action on this issue.
People are fed up with being taken advantage of and feeling like eternal victims.
K.J. Jones
Bear, Del.
I am deeply saddened by the execution of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan on Wednesday morning.
The intentions of the shooter were clearly murderous.
Assigning blame is a matter for the law, not for vigilante justice.
To take a life based on perceived offenses is simply unethical.
This wicked individual must be brought to justice.
My heartfelt condolences go out to the loved ones and colleagues of Brian Thompson during this incredibly tragic event.
Frederick Bedell Jr.
Bellerose
Before we laude the deceased CEO, let’s clarify some facts.
He was involved in denying claims to individuals who had paid their premiums and was under investigation for insider trading by the Justice Department.
Many might interpret this as karma.
Storm Destro
Bayonne, NJ
The Concern: President Biden considers pardoning several public figures before leaving office.
The issue of preemptive pardons should be scrutinized by the Supreme Court to prevent it from getting out of hand where almost anyone could be pardoned (“Biden White House mulls pre-emptive pardons for Anthony Fauci, Adam Schiff and Liz Cheney: report,” Dec. 4).
This was previously done by Gerald Ford to pardon Richard Nixon, with the intent of allowing the country to move forward.
Currently, it seems close to being used for political shielding of those seen as potential targets under a future Republican administration.
We must halt this before it becomes unchecked and risks our national integrity.
Phil Serpico
Queens
President Biden appears to be considering preemptive pardons for individuals he believes may face criminal implications if investigated by the Trump Justice Department.
I suspect that these persons could, in fact, link back to Biden himself.
Robert Neglia
The Bronx
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