Census 2010

[sam3]

I've Read a couple of articles about the trouble they're having trouble collecting census data. Illegal aliens have always been wary of the census takers, but it seems a a more diverse group of Americans is trying to stay off the Government's radar.

Did you answer the census? Or did you "struggle"with it?

[Ryan Stewart]

Answered mine.

Its not just being freaked out by the govt, its also general laziness.

[z31maniac]

Answered mine.

Not like it asks if you are a swinger/use drugs/beat your wife.

[Ryan Stewart]

Not like it asks if you are a swinger/use drugs/beat your wife.

I know, I had to add that in the margin at the bottom.

[mrsleeve]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

You do realize that those 3 practices will make your govt approved heath care way more expensive right????

[jrhaile]

Only answered who many people live in my house and sent it in.

Remember, the government only has the right to COUNT, not ask personal questions like names, phone numbers, race, etc.

[mrsleeve]

Only answered who many people live in my house and sent it in.

Remember, the government only has the right to COUNT, not ask personal questions like names, phone numbers, race, etc.

this is what I wanted to do, but since I was not home at the time she filled it out, everything answered. Now to see if you get your bill for not answering all the questions

[dvmotorsports]

I put that shit in the shredder. I hate this state I live in and i'll only be here for a few years (2012). So i'll be damned if my answers help this god awful shit hole get more money from my family for the next ten years.

[dirty30]

I totally forgot about it. Thanks for the reminder!

[Hallen]

I put that shit in the shredder. I hate this state I live in and i'll only be here for a few years (2012). So i'll be damned if my answers help this god awful shit hole get more money from my family for the next ten years.

If they don't get a response from your address, they will start calling you. If you don't answer, they'll send somebody to your door. It's best to answer if you don't want the hassle. They can fine you in the end too. That's our government at work for you.

It is technically unconstitutional for the census to be anything more than a head count. Historically, that rule has been broken for many years.

I suggest you answer as follows:
Head count, give the correct number
Names, well, I don't see how you can get around this.
Phone: Give them your business phone or a bogus one, they don't need it.
Race: American (or Human). You have to select Other first and then write it in.
Birth date. Well, probably give them the correct date. But you could be creative if you want to be.

There really is no legitimate reason to need your race. That's the one that pisses me off the most. What does it matter? If I'm Hispanic, do I count as two or something?

The age is actually somewhat reasonable given that they only do this once per year so the age information helps them project what the numbers will be 10 years from now. But they don't need your actual birth date, just your age.

The one question that is missing is this:
Are you a legal US citizen?
I guess they don't care about that part...

Anyway, it's total bullshit.

[kronus]

^^^ race question is for determining population demographics at the state, county, city, town levels, which is useful for a lot of things including home insurance rates.

[Fast Frankie]

I know, I had to add that in the margin at the bottom.

lol!

[Raxe]

Just fill it out and quit being a pain in the ass. :roll:

[Aptyp]

answered mine, I have 40 illegal mexicans living with me. Thought I'd do US government a favor and lie to them, because the rest of my apartment complex won't tell the truth.

[StereoInstaller1]

^^^ race question is for determining population demographics at the state, county, city, town levels, which is useful for a lot of things including home insurance rates.

Tell that to the Japanese Americans in WWII