Source: Orange County Register
by Brian P Simpson
“People are shocked at the murder of the United Healthcare CEO and those who support the actions of the murderer. They rightfully denounce the murderer and those who support him. However, no one has identified the fundamental reason why many people think the murder is justified. The problem is the belief that health care is a right. If health care is a right, then we’re morally obligated to provide health care to people. And if one is denied health care by an insurance company, this is an injustice and morally wrong. The solution to this alleged injustice requires some kind of punishment. And given that people believe — however mistakenly — that this is such an important right, some obviously think that murder is appropriate. But health care is not a right.” (01/07/25)