Petitioning current US president Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. to pardon Luigi Mangione, the guy that exchanged insurance information with UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson as part of his round of the traditional presidential pardons.

Brian Thompson is the CEO of one of the largest US health insurance companies, UnitedHealthcare. As of 2019, the conglomerate took care of the medical coverage of 49.5 million individuals. Its reach is undeniable. But amidst the healthcare debate that engulfs the nation — ranging from the affordability of insurance to the quality of care — the actions of the guy in the grey hoodie can be seen as symbolic representation of a larger message: a need for change, for equity, and for understanding in healthcare.

His actions have been dismissed by some as insignificant or even absurd. But we see them as political commentary, a daring statement - an act worth presidential attention. We urge President Biden to consider this individual in his round of presidential pardons, to acknowledge the silent voices of millions seeking change and justice in healthcare. The pardon, beyond its symbolism, would signal a validation of the said silent voices and of the concerns they nurse.

So, we petition to President Biden: please, make this statement. Pardon the guy in the grey hoodie, the unsung hero. Sign this petition to lend your voice for the unheard, and let this brave individual's actions be vindicated!

Figures Source: National Committee for Quality Assurance, USA (2019)