The 2010 Census

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Shep
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The 2010 Census

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Who has decided to answer all the questions? Why is it their business if I own my house, free and clear or have a mortgage? I will refuse to answer most of the questions, including race, phone number and whether or not I owe on it. I will tell them how many people live in the house but I fought for my freedom to maintain my privacy from govt.
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While I certainly agree with you, that it's none of the governments damn business....

According to United States Code, Title 13 (Census), Chapter 7 (Offenses and Penalties), SubChapter II, if you're over 18 and refuse to answer all or part of the Census, or refuse to respond to a follow-up census taker, you can be fined up to $100. If you give false answers, you're subject to a fine of up to $500.
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No false answers, just a lack of answers. Less than $10 a month, it's a deal to not give answers to which is nobody's business but mine. My name and how many people live in the house, that is a census.
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I was "bold" and didn't give them our phone number. *LOL*

During the last census, my maw in Slidell got one of the huge surveys. I said "SCREW IT".... gave 'em the number of residents.... 1.

Stuck in a note that she was in her eighties, and it was too much bullsh*t for an old gal to fill out.

A few weeks later, she had a knock on the door. :( They're relentless.
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How are you "guys" able to fill out your forms so soon? :o

The first question on my form is "How many people were... ...on April 1, 2010?"

Since April 1, 2010 aint here yet, how can I honestly (legally) answer this question? :confused:
As John Wayne once said: "Life's tough. It's even tougher if you're stupid."
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That gave me a chuckle, too.... :)
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I'm with this guy.

"The Census is Getting Personal"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsDhkPym01k
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Shep wrote:Who has decided to answer all the questions? Why is it their business if I own my house, free and clear or have a mortgage? I will refuse to answer most of the questions, including race, phone number and whether or not I owe on it. I will tell them how many people live in the house but I fought for my freedom to maintain my privacy from govt.
All of this government intrusion is causing me great concern.
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Alex wrote:All of this government intrusion is causing me great concern.
FWIW, over the last century, the census has asked for much more information than it does today.
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buzd wrote:FWIW, over the last century, the census has asked for much more information than it does today.
It's the first time that I have taken their threats serious, of retaliation by fines etc. I have thrown the form away in the past with no fear, I fear the people in control right now. They have made it perfectly clear that they will do what ever they please, no matter what the citizens want. I have seen this in other countries, you would be wise to fear these people.
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