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However, the idea of vigilante justice as a means of confronting these systemic issues has been met with vehement opposition. Advocates for reform emphasize that while feelings of anger and disillusionment towards figures in the healthcare industry may be valid, violent retribution is not a justifiable or effective method for instigating change.
Civil Discourse in the Wake of Violence
In the aftermath of the assassination, commentators have urged that a serious conversation about healthcare reform must take place without minimizing the underlying issues that prompted Mangion’s extreme actions. Denouncing violence is essential, yet it is equally crucial to examine the substantive grievances within the healthcare system that have left many frustrated.