David Kaczynski, the brother of Ted Kaczynski (the notorious Unabomber), expressed deep heartbreak after learning that Luigi Mangione, who is accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, left a glowing review of Ted’s manifesto on Goodreads. Mangione rated the document as a “political revolutionary” piece, giving it four stars.
David Kaczynski shared his distress with TMZ, explaining that the possibility of his brother’s ideas being linked to violent behavior is painful. He stressed that while his brother’s manifesto does express radical views, it should not be seen as a justification for violence. David emphasized the danger of blurring the lines between ideas and violent actions, warning that such connections could inspire copycat behavior.
David also noted that while love and kindness can have a positive impact, acts of violence often have the opposite effect, spreading negativity. Mangione, who was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, and denied bail, is now at the center of a tragic case that raises concerns about the potential influence of Kaczynski’s writings on others.
