FDR saved American capitalism with the New Deal. By instituting government welfare programs, not even actual socialism but the beginnings of a social safety net, he prevented the same sort of civil disorder and revolution that happened to Europe in failing, unequal societies.

Cultivating a happy citizenry is collective defense. When the electorate is well-fed, well-clothed, healthy, educated, and with career prospects, then there will be no bloody revolutions and disorder in the streets.

Better our taxes pay for UHC or free university tuition, than even more militarized police forces, drone fleets, and a larger surveillance state to maintain order.