Social media users haveactively celebratedthe shooting andthirsted over the suspect.

based around private health insurance because they like their insurance plans.

We cant just say Americans hate health care.

MINNETONKA, MINNESOTA - DECEMBER 4: A general view outside the United Healthcare corporate headquarters on December 4, 2024 in Minnetonka, Minnesota. United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot dead on the street in New York City before he was to attend the company’s annual investors meeting.  (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

A general view outside the United Healthcare corporate headquarters on December 4, 2024 in Minnetonka, Minnesota.Stephen Maturen/Getty Images

No, they like their health care, said Berman.

They just have this notion they dont like the health care system.

I suppose it’s possible for you to hold those two views at once, but it is complicated.

The argument that Americans like their own health insurance plans is a favorite industry talking point.

(The corollary to this industry talking point is:And thats why nothing should ever change.)

Americaspends far more on health carethan other wealthy countries for exceedingly poor outcomes.

The idea that Americans are responsible for the health care system remaining the way its designed is ludicrous.

The two have nothing to do with each other.

Donald Trumpwon in 2016railingagainst health insurers that are making a fortune because they have control of the politicians.

Instead, Democrats gavemore subsidies, i.e.

This years election featured little conversation about potential health care reforms.

An immensely powerful health care industry and corrupt political class give Americans no choices in these matters at all.