You're the only one who has brought race into this thread.
If this is not what you are saying, then clearly refute this implication.
Why don't you just answer my question first?
Because I asked you first. I won't fall into this "answer my question before I'll answer yours" nonsense.
You clearly said that Section 8 "destroyed once thriving neighborhoods". When you say that, it clearly has a racial identity tone to it.
The fact that you refuse to denounce racism or even declare that you are not racist is evidence that is precisely why you believe that Section 8 "destroyed once thriving neighborhoods".