Census 2010

[joshh]

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.

I did the same.

[StereoInstaller1]

I did the same.

Me too!

[dvmotorsports]

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.

They can call all they want. We don't have house phones and are cell phones are out of state numbers, so that may confuse them. I also have a clearly posted no trespassing sign. But those don't always work. I'll gladly except the fine. I won't pay it. And if they want to issue a tax lean to get their money, that's fine too. I don't pay taxes. All my work is off the books. I have filled them out before, but as I said, I am not a resident here and I will only be here for two years. So this sad excuse for a state doesn't deserve my results.

[mightywhitey]

I filled out mine, New Mexico can use any help they choose to provide.

[dashboardmonkey]

I did not fill mine out at all, maybe the wife did, I dunno

[Jon325i]

I filled mine out. Under the portion where it said "race" with the fill-in option, I wanted to write ALMS or F1.


Jon

[Farbin Kaiber]

Me three. I Answered every question though, with "NOYB" on each answer space after the count.

[Norwegiandane]

The census is pretty much like a roll call. Just answer when your called. A lot of fear monger's out there are creating problems where there weren't any before.

[Raxe]

They can call all they want. We don't have house phones and are cell phones are out of state numbers, so that may confuse them. I also have a clearly posted no trespassing sign. But those don't always work. I'll gladly except the fine. I won't pay it. And if they want to issue a tax lean to get their money, that's fine too. I don't pay taxes. All my work is off the books. I have filled them out before, but as I said, I am not a resident here and I will only be here for two years. So this sad excuse for a state doesn't deserve my results.

You sound like a valuable member of society. Keep leeching off of everyone else, I'm sure they love you too.

Scum.

[TOM1911]

I've used mine as a sighting in target:p

[Farbin Kaiber]

^ I think I might like you.

[Hallen]

The census is pretty much like a roll call. Just answer when your called. A lot of fear monger's out there are creating problems where there weren't any before.

Yes, it is supposed to be just a roll call. Raise your hand and be counted. However, based on the questions on there, they intend to use it for more than that.

It isn't fear mongering. It is questioning the authority of government to do something that is outside the bounds of their mandate. If it is that important to know what my birthday is or where my ancestors come from, then get it into the constitution and get it ratified. Otherwise, they can stuff it.

It's a question of fighting the increase in the Federal governments power. Seems to me, it should be something that liberals stand behind. They are the ones who clamor about questioning authority. But I guess since a bong and unshaven bodies are not involved, then it isn't cool enough.

I'm not advocating not answering. I'm just advocating that they have no right to ask the questions that they do.

[Raxe]

How dare they attempt to keep track of the demographics of the countries population! Who do they think they are, trying to be all statistical like with age groups and such? None of that information could be at all relevant in future decision making! I'm not filling out that form because then the government will have all sorts of secret information that is also already available on your birth certificate, drivers license, social security record, passport, credit history and probably Facebook profile.

Back off, Obama! Do your job!

[Wiglaf]

good thing we spent all that money putting on ads begging people to answer.

[Dozyproductions]

census humor por favor?

http://www.hulu.com/watch/141553/saturday-night-live-obama-census-cold-open

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=23764950