Sunday, December 8, 2024

Short, Concise Thoughts

My thoughts on the Brian Thompson killing could fill many a page. Not that those cheering on his death would read it, because they seem more easily convinced by three-word alliterative phrases than appeals to reason or the heart. So, after many attempts to write a lengthy blog post explaining my thoughts, here is all I am going to say:

If you have previously supported gun control, and are now celebrating an act of gun violence and/or hoping that more will be committed, you are a fair-weather supporter. You don't want guns to be outlawed, you only want them to be wielded by the murderers you agree with.

Brian Thompson was corrupt and represented and perpetuated a deeply harmful system in severe need of change. But if I am against all forms of violence, including depriving others of healthcare using AI claim denials, I see no reason why I should be expected to be happy about this particular killing.

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