The Bigger Vigilante-Worship Problem Is Happening on the Right
Briefly

Luigi Mangione became an unlikely folk hero and sex symbol following the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, evoking diverse reactions online and in media.
Laura Ingraham condemned the 'twisted hero worship' of Mangione, contrasting the admiration for him with the reverence for Daniel Penny, revealing a stark political double standard.
Rich Lowry remarked that for some, being a 'sympathetic assassin' comes with certain physical attributes, highlighting a concerning trend in how society perceives criminals.
The divergent narratives surrounding Mangione and Penny illustrate a bitter ideological divide, with Mangione's followers driven by disdain for health insurance and Penny’s supporters rooted in vigilante worship.
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