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The Brotherhood of Man?

by Fr. Michael P. Orsi

n article in the leftist magazine, It also applies “a racial equity framework to all new housing
Jacobin, proposes that Socialism is the proposals.” That suggests race-based quotas, drawing the attention
A means to achieve the “brotherhood of the Justice Department which will be reviewing it for possible
of man.” The author, an organizer for the racial discrimination.
Democratic Socialists of America, insists New York City can seem a world away from Naples (though
that “only through the social struggle of the many locals come from there). But I see this as the start of
oppressed and victory of democratic socialism can we realize the something that could become extremely dangerous — something
promise of God in each and every one of us.” we need to keep an eye on, even at a distance.
This isn’t the first time Socialism has been represented as We now have the beginnings of a Socialist enclave in America.
the true expression of what religious folk like to call “Christian Like all leftists, Mamdani couches his proposals in terms of justice,
charity.” As it happens, we’re currently conducting a test of that fairness, and help for the marginalized, ideas that have distinctly
proposition in New York City, instigated by the newly elected religious overtones.
mayor, Zohran Mamdani. But he’s an avowed Socialist. He was candid about his ideology
Born in Uganda, Mamdani hails from an affluent Indian during the campaign. And he was elected on the basis of it,
Muslim family involved in academics and filmmaking. After drawing strong support from young voters for whom Socialist
serving in the State Assembly, he ran for New York City mayor as activism has taken the place of traditional religious faith.
both a Democrat and a Democratic Socialist. New York is now another test case of charity de-Christianized.
Mamdani has moved swiftly to apply his leftist principles to Like all such experiments it’s doomed to failure. The damage may
city government. He’s proposed a rent freeze that’s been called be immense, in terms of economic collapse, demands for relief
a “war on landlords.” He wants to eliminate fares on buses and from the federal government, and expanded control over the lives
subways for low-income riders, raising questions about how the of individuals and families.
transit system is to be maintained. This is not the “brotherhood of man.”
He’s pushing to raise property taxes, with special increases for Pray for New York City and for our nation.
high-income residents. Consequently, an exodus of wealthy New Rev. Michael P. Orsi is senior advisor to Action for Life Florida and
Yorkers is underway, gutting the city’s tax base. host of “A Conversation with Father Orsi,” a weekly television series
Another initiative is “free” childcare. The first component that delves into current events with a focus on sanctity of life issues. His
of that program is a daycare center for municipal workers that’s writings appear in numerous publications and online journals. His
expected to cost $60,000 per child served. TV show episodes can be viewed online at: https://www.youtube.com/
Mamdani’s most far-reaching effort is his “racial equity” plan. channel/UCyFbaLqUwPi08aHtlIR9R0g
The proposal promises help for New Yorkers who “cannot afford
to live in our city without support.” It would “expand access
to capital for underserved businesses, connect New Yorkers in
high-unemployment communities to quality jobs, and help young
people build generational wealth.”

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