When my "socialist" money goes to help society, that's someone who won't be forced to steal to eat. That's a homeless person off the streets. That's an educated population, which Democracy absolutely requires. When my taxes go to subsidizing the wealthy, they take rocket rides to space for fun.
Opinion: Mamdani's idea may sound appealing, but it's NYC taxpayers who will take the hit, subsidizing discounts they may never even use.