DEBATE CLUB #10: The CEO Killer: Justice or Murder?
The murder of Brian Thompson, the CEO of the largest healthcare company in the United States, has sent shockwaves throughout America. The "CEO killer' is on everyone's mind. Some people hail him a hero and some a murderer. What do you think? Come to tonight’s Debate Club and discuss this with everyone!
VENEZ NOUS REJOINDRE POUR PARLER DE CE THÈME !
C'est l'occasion rêvée pour pratiquer votre anglais dans une ambiance détendue. Animées par des professeurs qualifiés de langue maternelle anglaise, les séances de conversation du Debate Club sont conviviales, engageantes et efficaces !
VENUE & TEACHERS
- AIX: 19h00 to 20h30 with Bettina Bouanich
- MARSEILLE: 19h00 to 20h30 with Elizabeth Pohly
QUESTIONS FOR DEBATE
What do you know about the story of the CEO killer?
Who caught the CEO killer? Did they do the right thing by calling the police?
What do you think about the healthcare system in the United States. Do you think it is fair?
What do you know about the background of the CEO killer?
How does his background influence your opinion of him and the murder?
Do you think he was right or wrong to do what he did?
How do you think the murder impacted (or will impact) the health insurance system?
What do you think about the response of the American people?
Do you think this could be the beginning of a revolution in The United States?
Do you think his conviction is fair?
VOCABULARY
#eattherichste
anonymous donors
crowdfunding
crush
cult following
delay
denied coverage
deny
depose
fawned over
folk hero
frustration
fundraising
hoodie
insurance claim
ivy league-educated
lookalike contest
manhunt
online hate
praised
prominent
stalked
vigilante justice
SEARCH THE WEB FOR IDEAS!
Find articles and/or videos on the web and come prepared to share the information you have found with the others.
SUGGESTED SEARCH WORDS FOR THIS SUBJECT
Brian Thompson
CEO killer
Luigi Mangione
United Healthcare CEO
SUGGESTED WEBSITES FOR MATERIALS
https://www.bbc.co.uk/
https://www.youtube.com/?gl=GB
www.guardian.co.uk
www.independent.co.uk
www.nytimes.com
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