Census Bureau...Say What??? - Page 2

replicant_argent · 06-01-2010, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ashcan Bill

You never know but someday your great great grandkids may want to know something about you. The census records might be their starting point.

I was thinking that the world might be a better place if my gene pool dried up.

loki · 06-01-2010, 03:54 PM

i lost my form, i think my cats used it as a plaything...dunno where it went. worker came twice, I wasn't home. Once I was herfin, second time I was getting my mac worked on, third time we were home. Wife took care of it.

0002S · 06-01-2010, 03:59 PM

YES IT'S IN THE CONSTITUTION TO HAVE A CENSUS:

The U.S. Constitution empowers the Congress to carry out the census in "such manner as they shall by Law direct" (Article I, Section 2)

LAW YOU WILL BE VIOLATING (not a constitutional law) IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER:

13 U.S.C. § 221 : US Code - Section 221: Refusal or neglect to answer questions; false answers
Search 13 U.S.C. § 221 : US Code - Section 221: Refusal or neglect to answer questions; false answers

(a) Whoever, being over eighteen years of age, refuses or
willfully neglects, when requested by the Secretary, or by any
other authorized officer or employee of the Department of Commerce
or bureau or agency thereof acting under the instructions of the
Secretary or authorized officer, to answer, to the best of his
knowledge, any of the questions on any schedule submitted to him in
connection with any census or survey provided for by subchapters I,
II, IV, and V of chapter 5 of this title, applying to himself or to
the family to which he belongs or is related, or to the farm or
farms of which he or his family is the occupant, shall be fined not
more than $100.

(b) Whoever, when answering questions described in subsection (a)
of this section, and under the conditions or circumstances
described in such subsection, willfully gives any answer that is
false, shall be fined not more than $500.

(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, no person
shall be compelled to disclose information relative to his
religious beliefs or to membership in a religious body.

Barcode · 06-01-2010, 06:22 PM

It is a count and nothing more. I had a Census worker stop by my house on Saturday and he ask me why I did not turn in my form and I told him that I actually did turn in the first of 3 forms that I received. He then said that they did not receive it and wanted to ask me a few questions. I told him that was fine and that there were 3 people living in my house. He then asked me if he could get my name and I told him NO. He seemed shocked that someone would actually tell him no, he then asked me again if he could have my name and again I told him NO. He thanked me for my time and left. I did have a copy of the Constitution sitting next to the door just in case but I did not need it.

bobarian · 06-01-2010, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barcode

It is a count and nothing more. I had a Census worker stop by my house on Saturday and he ask me why I did not turn in my form and I told him that I actually did turn in the first of 3 forms that I received. He then said that they did not receive it and wanted to ask me a few questions. I told him that was fine and that there were 3 people living in my house. He then asked me if he could get my name and I told him NO. He seemed shocked that someone would actually tell him no, he then asked me again if he could have my name and again I told him NO. He thanked me for my time and left. I did have a copy of the Constitution sitting next to the door just in case but I did not need it.

You can expect another visit. Why would you post your name in a public forum but not give it when required by law?

markem · 06-01-2010, 06:30 PM

If people really believe that the census is so onerous or is somehow against either the US constitution or federal law, they always have the right to renounce their citizenship and move some place more to their liking.

I'll help them pack.

wolfandwhisky · 06-01-2010, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markem

If people really believe that the census is so onerous or is somehow against either the US constitution or federal law, they always have the right to renounce their citizenship and move some place more to their liking.

I'll help them pack.

ha ha ha... one way cruises and airfare can be paid for with the tax funds that originally went to taking their census info

Lear31MX · 06-02-2010, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markem

If people really believe that the census is so onerous or is somehow against either the US constitution or federal law, they always have the right to renounce their citizenship and move some place more to their liking.

I'll help them pack.

Amen brother!!!

timo · 06-01-2010, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barcode

It is a count and nothing more. I had a Census worker stop by my house on Saturday and he ask me why I did not turn in my form and I told him that I actually did turn in the first of 3 forms that I received. He then said that they did not receive it and wanted to ask me a few questions. I told him that was fine and that there were 3 people living in my house. He then asked me if he could get my name and I told him NO. He seemed shocked that someone would actually tell him no, he then asked me again if he could have my name and again I told him NO. He thanked me for my time and left. I did have a copy of the Constitution sitting next to the door just in case but I did not need it.

I'm with you. The census is a count.

T.G · 06-01-2010, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barcode

I did have a copy of the Constitution sitting next to the door just in case but I did not need it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_F-5kpyD4cE

icehog3 · 06-01-2010, 07:00 PM

They don't get any information that anyone couldn't get with about 3 minutes work on the internet, so why stress it?

lightning9191 · 06-01-2010, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

They don't get any information that anyone couldn't get with about 3 minutes work on the internet, so why stress it?

Shhhh....their watching us right now.

Sauer Grapes · 06-01-2010, 11:00 PM

I filled mine out back in March... I moved two weeks ago and apparently the census workers are a little too slow to figure out that people move in and out of apartments year round. I've been visited twice now in the new apartment, and I stated the same thing, that I just moved in and that I filled it out where I used to live. Told them to check with the management office to figure out where the former resident is (they actually asked me where the former resident was, as if I'd know). I'm expecting a third visit. If that happens, I won't be happy.

kaisersozei · 06-02-2010, 09:23 AM

At least you don't have to ride a donkey all the way back to Bethlehem.

Starscream · 06-02-2010, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaisersozei

At least you don't have to ride a donkey all the way back to Bethlehem.

loki · 06-02-2010, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaisersozei

At least you don't have to ride a donkey all the way back to Bethlehem.

then why do people calling me a jackass?

markem · 06-02-2010, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loki

then why do people calling me a jackass?

because YOU were ridden all the way to Bethlehem. Different situation all together.

MiamiE · 06-02-2010, 02:27 PM

Just fill out the paper!

Texan in Mexico · 06-02-2010, 02:29 PM

That's great, I really enjoy the old Clint Eastwood spaghetti westerns.

Census time down here turns into a circus - its great fun to see them filling out the forms on their own.
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06-02-2010, 04:47 PM

My cats instinctively know Latin and Sanskrit.

06-01-2010, 03:54 PM	#2
loki H.A.T.E Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,484 Trading: (7)	Re: Census Bureau...Say What??? i lost my form, i think my cats used it as a plaything...dunno where it went. worker came twice, I wasn't home. Once I was herfin, second time I was getting my mac worked on, third time we were home. Wife took care of it.

06-01-2010, 03:59 PM	#3
0002S Alla En El Rancho Grande Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Shawn Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 517 Trading: (3)	Re: Census Bureau...Say What??? YES IT'S IN THE CONSTITUTION TO HAVE A CENSUS: The U.S. Constitution empowers the Congress to carry out the census in "such manner as they shall by Law direct" (Article I, Section 2) LAW YOU WILL BE VIOLATING (not a constitutional law) IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER: 13 U.S.C. § 221 : US Code - Section 221: Refusal or neglect to answer questions; false answers Search 13 U.S.C. § 221 : US Code - Section 221: Refusal or neglect to answer questions; false answers (a) Whoever, being over eighteen years of age, refuses or willfully neglects, when requested by the Secretary, or by any other authorized officer or employee of the Department of Commerce or bureau or agency thereof acting under the instructions of the Secretary or authorized officer, to answer, to the best of his knowledge, any of the questions on any schedule submitted to him in connection with any census or survey provided for by subchapters I, II, IV, and V of chapter 5 of this title, applying to himself or to the family to which he belongs or is related, or to the farm or farms of which he or his family is the occupant, shall be fined not more than $100. (b) Whoever, when answering questions described in subsection (a) of this section, and under the conditions or circumstances described in such subsection, willfully gives any answer that is false, shall be fined not more than $500. (c) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, no person shall be compelled to disclose information relative to his religious beliefs or to membership in a religious body.

06-01-2010, 06:22 PM	#4
Barcode Adjusting to the Life Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Tom Location: Everett, WA Posts: 477 Trading: (16)	Re: Census Bureau...Say What??? It is a count and nothing more. I had a Census worker stop by my house on Saturday and he ask me why I did not turn in my form and I told him that I actually did turn in the first of 3 forms that I received. He then said that they did not receive it and wanted to ask me a few questions. I told him that was fine and that there were 3 people living in my house. He then asked me if he could get my name and I told him NO. He seemed shocked that someone would actually tell him no, he then asked me again if he could have my name and again I told him NO. He thanked me for my time and left. I did have a copy of the Constitution sitting next to the door just in case but I did not need it.

06-01-2010, 06:30 PM	#6
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,658 Trading: (47)	Re: Census Bureau...Say What??? If people really believe that the census is so onerous or is somehow against either the US constitution or federal law, they always have the right to renounce their citizenship and move some place more to their liking. I'll help them pack. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

06-01-2010, 07:00 PM	#11
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,955 Trading: (60)	Re: Census Bureau...Say What??? They don't get any information that anyone couldn't get with about 3 minutes work on the internet, so why stress it? __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

06-01-2010, 11:00 PM	#13
Sauer Grapes Snatchin' yo people up Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,235 Trading: (44)	Re: Census Bureau...Say What??? I filled mine out back in March... I moved two weeks ago and apparently the census workers are a little too slow to figure out that people move in and out of apartments year round. I've been visited twice now in the new apartment, and I stated the same thing, that I just moved in and that I filled it out where I used to live. Told them to check with the management office to figure out where the former resident is (they actually asked me where the former resident was, as if I'd know). I'm expecting a third visit. If that happens, I won't be happy.

06-02-2010, 09:23 AM	#14
kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Re: Census Bureau...Say What??? At least you don't have to ride a donkey all the way back to Bethlehem. __________________

06-02-2010, 02:27 PM	#18
MiamiE I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Erick Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,892 Trading: (38)	Re: Census Bureau...Say What??? Just fill out the paper!

06-02-2010, 02:29 PM	#19
Texan in Mexico Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Travis Location: Puerto Morelos, Mexico Posts: 958 Trading: (0)	Re: Census Bureau...Say What??? That's great, I really enjoy the old Clint Eastwood spaghetti westerns. Census time down here turns into a circus - its great fun to see them filling out the forms on their own. Posted via Mobile Device

06-02-2010, 04:47 PM	#20
BC-Axeman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Census Bureau...Say What??? My cats instinctively know Latin and Sanskrit.

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