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[–] Catoblepas@lemmy.blahaj.zone 71 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

While law enforcement does not believe Thompson's killing is part of a trend targeting health executives, the attack underscores the vulnerability of these high-profile executives.

As a trans person in the US this sentence makes me want to scream. Can’t imagine what it must be like to be vulnerable to being murdered πŸ™„

School children throughout the US being told that gun violence is β€œa fact of life” are also deeply unimpressed by this statement from the cops

[–] Anticorp@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago

That sentence is infuriating to everyone.

[–] T00l_shed@lemmy.world 52 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Whoa, class traitors are betraying their class? Whoa thunk it.

[–] Linktank@lemmy.today 11 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Speaking of that, any news on the snitch yet?

[–] Pilferjinx@lemmy.world 17 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Hope they don't get hurt. If they do, I hope their insurance doesn't deny them care.

[–] bountygiver@lemmy.ml 5 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

they are already denied the reward of snitching LOL

[–] Anticorp@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago

Figures. Let that be a lesson to everyone. They will always do everything possible to not actually pay out reward money. They are greedy liars, and will behave as such in all of their dealings.

[–] pivot_root@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Source? I could use a good laugh.

[–] bountygiver@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

https://www.unilad.com/news/us-news/luigi-mangione-ceo-shooting-mcdonalds-worker-reward-333982-20241210

it seems because the reward would not cover tips made through 911 because they are stingy like that and have a bunch of rules tied to the reward.

[–] pivot_root@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

Oh, that's brilliant. Thank you

[–] shittydwarf@lemmy.dbzer0.com 35 points 2 weeks ago
[–] Anticorp@lemmy.world 26 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

This bulletin perfectly exemplifies everything wrong with the status quo. The cops are basically saying "We're aware that everyone hates these rich fucks, so the rich fucks should barricade themselves behind additional layers of security & continue their evil and destructive pursuit of profit. The police will hurt anyone who tries to hurt the wealthy.". How about evaluating why the entire country is outraged? Oh, because you already know why, and just don't care.

[–] Sinthesis@lemmy.today 7 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

"Over the last two years....."

Psssst, LEO: This shit has been going on for much, much longer than that.

[–] chemicalprophet@lemm.ee 14 points 2 weeks ago

All Cops Are Bitches

[–] ieatpwns@lemmy.world 13 points 2 weeks ago

β€œβ€¦ the attack shows they bleed just like poor people…”

[–] LillyPip@lemmy.ca 12 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

While law enforcement does not believe Thompson's killing is part of a trend targeting health executives

Well, not with that attitude.

[–] Mango@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

At what point in time does a first count as part of a trend?

Oink oink goes the piggy

[–] Mango@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago

We've got a warning for you too, cops!

[–] RIPandTERROR@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 weeks ago
[–] Diva@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 weeks ago

law enforcement is on high alert as calls for threats against health care executives and their families become "widespread,"

Last I checked it was only the executive in question who became "widespread" if people are threatening families that's kinda fucked up but this just reads like pigs embellishing.