(1) I read the "manifesto." (Must they always have a "manifesto?") It was an interesting read. Felt sympathy for the mother and him. If it is shown to a jury, it might be enough to get him a hung jury -- especially in NYC. But ...

He complained that the insurance deductible was $6,000. End of year, hit the deductible, and a new year started with another $6,000 deductible. Also complained of a quack telling mom she needed back surgery that would cost $180,000. They found out later it would not have helped at all.

I can understand the pain mom (and he) went through. I can understand the frustration that the pain was not solved. I can understand the increased frustration that United Health did nothing but play games and violate the insurance contract to save money for the company.

I understand all that. And yes, that needs to change in BigHealth America.

But I do not understand why the money issue was such a big deal for THIS person and THIS family.

They are wealthy. $1.9 million house. Own a country club, hotels, real estate, businesses.

Sent kid through private school that cost probably around $1 milllion -- $500,000 just for K-12, then bachelor's and master's degrees at UPenn. They have a daughter who is a high-earner, and probably had an expensive education, too. Maybe more children (not sure).

These people have money. Money cannot kill the pain. I understand that, but it sure as hell can pay medical bills and alternative treatments, insurance company or not.

So, the money complaint does not really add up for THIS particular family.

It would for most families, but I am skeptical about why it would accelerate such hatred for THIS particular situation.

(2) CEO was the leader of the investor conference (or, at least, one of the key participants). Conference was held at the Hilton. When the conference room was booked, it would be natural to also book rooms in the same hotel for company attendees.

Why did he stay at a hotel across the street?

AND ... how the hell did Luigi KNOW that the CEO stayed at a different hotel, and not the Hilton? How would he KNOW there would ever be an opportunity for a shooting, at all? How did he KNOW the exact timing?

Conference started at 8:00 am. CEO showed up at 6:45. CEO could have arrived earlier or later. Seems the shooter had a pretty good idea when CEO would arrive on the scene.

How?

(3) Why, several days later, did he still have the weapon, fake ID's, face masks, clothes, AND a "manifesto" on him? Maybe he expected to be caught. But why have all that evidence on his person?

He could have grown a beard, or had a fake one ready to go. Could have shaved his head. Could have worn fake glasses, a plastic nose that looks different.

Hell ... he could have TRIMMED THOSE BUSHY EYEBROWS!

Something just doesn't seem to add up.

Maybe the story is 100% legit, but ramping up the public to turn to violence to solve "corrupt corporate America problems" seems like a move the criminal cabal would love to see.