what is rhe problem with the census form
04-13-2010, 02:51 PM
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I never got one. Had to call them yesterday. Spent more than ten minutes on the phone trying to tell the automated voice my address. Finally had to get a real person (not much better). If it does not show up...........I don't care. Tired of playing with them.
04-14-2010, 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Boston1954
I never got one. Had to call them yesterday. Spent more than ten minutes on the phone trying to tell the automated voice my address. Finally had to get a real person (not much better). If it does not show up...........I don't care. Tired of playing with them.
04-14-2010, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by AtHomeSewing
I'm happy to do my Constitutional duty.
For those who don't seem to enjoy doing it, does it help to know that census is done pretty much everywhere around the world? The first census I could find info on was done 4,000 years ago in China and counted some 13 million people.
Myself, I was able to use census information to learn about the history of my family. If you or your kids or grandkids ever get involved in genealogy, you'll sure be so happy to find that your ancestors filled out census forms. And, the census you fill out today could be a wonderful find for relatives 100 years from now!
For those who don't seem to enjoy doing it, does it help to know that census is done pretty much everywhere around the world? The first census I could find info on was done 4,000 years ago in China and counted some 13 million people.
Myself, I was able to use census information to learn about the history of my family. If you or your kids or grandkids ever get involved in genealogy, you'll sure be so happy to find that your ancestors filled out census forms. And, the census you fill out today could be a wonderful find for relatives 100 years from now!
If people don't know there is everything about them floating around, they are just kidding themselves. Census helps people get Representives and such.
I filled ours out and sent back about 3 days later.
04-14-2010, 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by ljsunflower
I answered how many people lived at this address. That's all. None of their business what my name is or when I was born or what race I am.
The Constitution says a COUNT of all people, not what race they are.
The Constitution says a COUNT of all people, not what race they are.
04-14-2010, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by pookie ookie
In genealogy, census information is notoriously inaccurate. Hilariously so on good days. Another inaccurate source: death certificates with the info provided by immediate family members! People were just as clueless then as they are now. Use a primary source instead.
In 2000, I was asked to provide info on a neighbor. He was brand new to the 'hood so I said, "He's in his early twenties and Hispanic." That's it. No name. The census troll could never catch him at home and we didn't have names on our mailboxes.
This is a political topic btw. Corruption, fraud, redistricting, overreach, partisan politics, etc. Isn't politics verboten?
In 2000, I was asked to provide info on a neighbor. He was brand new to the 'hood so I said, "He's in his early twenties and Hispanic." That's it. No name. The census troll could never catch him at home and we didn't have names on our mailboxes.
This is a political topic btw. Corruption, fraud, redistricting, overreach, partisan politics, etc. Isn't politics verboten?
Never let facts stand in the way of a good conspiracy.
04-14-2010, 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by sallysue
I have to agree with Charlee, I didn't mind filling the census out because I have relied on them many times in the research of my family lineage, and the census wasn't too personal.
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i agree too. i do not feel it is an invasion of my privacy at all. i filled it out and mailed it right away.
my privacy has already been violated with the internet..it brings up a picture of my house..the white pages brings up my name address,and who lives with me,thier approx ages.. everywhere i post..is also shown in a search....
04-14-2010, 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by studio-christine
my daughter brought a form home from school (to see the nurse for a health check, a routine thing for 5 year olds who start school)
I ended up not filling it in, I thought some of the questions had no bearing on her being healthy
can't remember when Australia last conducted a census though..
I ended up not filling it in, I thought some of the questions had no bearing on her being healthy
can't remember when Australia last conducted a census though..
every 5 years in Australia..next year, your up!
04-14-2010, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Chasing Hawk
Originally Posted by ljsunflower
I answered how many people lived at this address. That's all. None of their business what my name is or when I was born or what race I am.
The Constitution says a COUNT of all people, not what race they are.
The Constitution says a COUNT of all people, not what race they are.
04-14-2010, 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by watterstide
Originally Posted by sallysue
I have to agree with Charlee, I didn't mind filling the census out because I have relied on them many times in the research of my family lineage, and the census wasn't too personal.
:)
:)
i agree too. i do not feel it is an invasion of my privacy at all. i filled it out and mailed it right away.
my privacy has already been violated with the internet..it brings up a picture of my house..the white pages brings up my name address,and who lives with me,thier approx ages.. everywhere i post..is also shown in a search....
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