If you guys don't want to answer these questions, wait until your address gets selected for the American Community Survey - which, according to the census bureau, holds the same weight of law as the decennial census.
These social constructs of race have no real answers, and are therefore GARBAGE, because they have no real definitions. American Indians have it easy. They are rated by % of blood, and given a card that says that they are allowed to officially associate with that tribe and receive all of the benefits and burdens that go with that official status. They are the only ones who can technically play the race card. All the rest are shades of gray. "Play the race card, PLAYYY IT!" -Homer Simpson.
I filled it out completely. Honestly, it really doesn't bother me that much.
I really do not see that big of a deal with it. All of their questions had the best of intentions and can be used for good reasons.
To All,
I really do not see that big of a deal with it. All of their questions had the best of intentions and can be used for good reasons.
I do not like the idea of asking when people go to and from work but it is reasonable to try to truly understand average traffic flow patterns without spending a gazillion dollars hiring people to count cars. Intrusive? Yes, a bit. Tin foil hat time? No, not really.
I find it interesting that many people consider it their "civic duty" to be on a jury and judge cases in civil or criminal court, but balk at the idea of answering the Constitutionally mandated Census.
Please do not get me wrong, I personally believe there should be either an amendment to the Constitution protecting privacy OR a new Federal Law protecting our private information. I just don't see this Census violating our privacy to a level worthy of entering bunker mode.
Regards,
Doug
I don't think"2cool" meant to insult this specific MAN(3 Purple Hearts deserve cap letters). After all he said he answered all the questions so as not to burden the taxpayers, so did I. Maybe most on this have too little respect for gov. workers, some get what they deserve, some don't .
It isn't even April 1st yet. WTF?Dear Resident:
A few days ago, you should have received a request to participate in the 2010 Census.
It was sent to your address as part of our effort to conduct the most accurate census possible.
It is important that you respond. If you have already provided your census information, please accept our sincere thanks. There is no need to provide your answers again.
If you have not responded, please provide your information as soon as possible.
If you need help completing your questionnaire, please call 1-866-928-2010......... blah blah blah...
I just got a reminder postcard.
It isn't even April 1st yet. WTF?
The census clearly states, that the count is on the number of people living in your home on April 1st, 2010.
I would call and complain, but I'm not giving up my phone number.