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The Mod was hiding in the tall grass waiting for a...
Posted on 03/15/2010 9:00:53 AM PDT by onona
A decennial tradition that dates back 220 years to the days of George Washington continues today when federal census forms start arriving at more than 120 million households across the United States.
But hanging over this 23rd U.S. census are concerns about a decline in participation.
While the U.S. census has always evoked some resentment toward the feds for poking their nose into people's business, there's a sense that America's distrust of the government has reached greater heights and could contribute to poor census returns.
(Excerpt) Read more at buffalonews.com ...
I answered a couple of questions but may not bother sending the thing back at all. Depends on my mood come April 1!
I heard there’s a mess that needs clea.....EWWWWWW Nasty!
LOL!
We will do that!
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The Mod was hiding in the tall grass waiting for a...
I’ve been into genealogy myself. Not doing much now, but once in a while I revisit it. But there’s no way on God’s green earth I’d let that overrule common sense on government intrusion into my privacy.
Yeah, I guess you’re right. I watch them both, so get a little confused this early in the season...
A famous last words moment if there ever was one. So unexpectedly true. HA!
Yeah, a head shot for sure. What a great thing to see...
Good freaking point ! Never thought about the emotional equation, but, if that HR 3200 passes they ain’t getting $hit from me.
Anyone know how to remove The stenciled letters from my shirt?
*scrubbing at “Acme Duck Blind” sign*
Apologies to BOC - Potsdam Gig 1977
The very reason I skip two is that it is so stupid. I fear they will add one to two and come up with inflated numbers. Of course the Census books have all ready been cooked by the pols as it is!
Or race: other, human.
FWIW, the “own” or “rent” question has been on the census form for many, many decades.
BTTT
http://www.lizmichael.com/census.htm
Declaration To Make To Census Takers
“I hereby affirm that the provisions of Title 13 ``requiring’’ me to disclose my race, personal financial data, birthdate, or any other personal, private information to the Bureau of the Census, an agency of the United States government; constitutes an unreasonable, unwarranted search of my person, house, papers, and/or effects; and a governmental invasion of the sanctity of my home and the privacies of life. As such, these provisions violate the Fourth Amendment of the US Constitution, and are thus wholly void and I am not bound to obey them.
I have completed the only those sections of the Census form pertaining to the Constitutionally-mandated actual enumeration, as follows:
1. The actual number of people living at the address printed on the form, excluding untaxed Native Americans;
2. Age of each person in accordance with US Const. Amendment XIV, Section 2.
3. Sex of each person, in accordance with US Const. Amendment XIV, Section 2.
I have thus fulfilled my obligation to the attainment of the actual enumeration of the populace of the United States.
Any fine or other sanction that is levied by any office or organization stemming from the unconstitutional provisions of Title 13 in connection with my response to this or any other Census-related questioning will be challenged in a court of law.”
As for the census. Short form here.
Filled it out. 2 males. 2 Females. Ages 40, 38, 6, and 2.
No other info given.
Eff 'em.
Don't care. It's none of their business.
I haven’t cracked open the copy sitting here.
I’ll probably have the uncontrollable urge to forcibly eject my vital organs upon reading the intro to the Census.
We are going to enclose a pic of our “little” pit-mix.
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