Posted on 05/08/2010 9:26:52 PM PDT by BlackFemaleConservative
A friend of mine completed the U.S. Census, which was advertised as being the document the government needs in order to determine how to allocate funds (for hospitals, police officers, etc.) throughoute various communnities. The slogan was, "We can't go forward if you don't send it back." Naturally, my friend thought that once she returned her Census form, she had done her duty. Well, now she has received a more extensive form entitled "The American Commmunity Survey" from the U.S. Department of Commerce. It is very intrusive and extensive, going so far as asking about her income, what type of residence she lives in, how much did she pay for it, what type of company she works for. Has anyone out there received this form after submitting the Census form? This seems like an outrageous instrusion of privacy. If the Census form was so critical, why are they also requiring this extensive and overbearing form? It bothers me because it really is an invasion of privacy, and it's like our "big brother is watching government" is trying to get too much information on individual citizens. Your thoughts will be appreciated.
And no, I didn't exactly pick the benefits ~ more like I was recruited to do a job.
The issue here is the question of a "privacy claim". Voters who demand "privacy" but are otherwise unwilling to grant it to others should expect on sympathy on that score.
Thanks to all of you for your replies; they were very helpful. God bless!
I got the ACS a couple of years ago and didn’t fill it out. Expect the Census folks to try and get you to fill out the form using phone calls, daily personal visits, & interviewing your neighbors.
The ACS seemed to run on a quarterly basis. So, if you can survive 90 days of harassment, they’ll finally leave you alone.
Your are most welcome, and may God’s protection be with you.
I received a letter today (5-24-10) informing me that I will be getting the forms in a “few days”. Typical government BS - sending a letter at tax payers expense telling you that you’ll be getting something in the mail.
I’ll go to jail before I fill out this form.
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