Thank God that we still live in a country where we can still tell a thug where to go. I simply put, 'None of your business". I took his form and tossed it into the wood stove. Now let me get my cell phone fully charged and ready for the doorbell to ring. Do you have a debit card, credit card, a loan, a job, own a house, a car, driver's license? She was a little surprised how I knew things about her. Yet, under the direct tax formula imposed by the Constitution, both states would be required to pay the same amount. Like many, I received the original short census form, completed it and mailed it back immediately. He said he'd have the "government guy" contact me the next day. You may also receive a reminder letter from one of our Regional Offices or the Census Bureau headquarters in the Washington, D.C. area. By their asking their questions (limited to how many people live here) you have "met" your legal obligation to the Census. Pericles, 460BC. Why don't they survey me to find out my opinion on illegal immigrants, unemployment benefits to people who have barely held a job down in their life, giving child care benefits to unwed mothers who just keep popping out babies to numerous baby-daddies, who will never pay into the system so that I can collect Social Security when I want to finally retire after 50 years of non-stop work,or putting this country into mega-debt while giving money to impoverished countries that will never help us or appreciate us. Oh wait -- the U.S. postal would never misdirect mail. Just one question, what could the $1 billion could have been spent on other than conducting a poll? Here are the facts I discovered: Some of the questions asked in this questionnaire are so intrusive that I would not even give this information to my best friends or relatives. So I stand up to them and say NO, you don't need my private information in order to serve me better! 10. The right to privacy is also inherent in many amendments to the Bill of Rights, such as the 3rd, the 4th, search and seizure and the 5th, self incrimination limit. If threatened with a fine or even prison, I will say, "Bring it on!" How can I verify that a mailing is legitimate and from the US Census Bureau? The second visit, I handed him a sealed census envelope, and he came back and left a note that the computer kicked it out. That's the truth. I feel that a class action lawsuit should be started. The name of a Census Bureau survey is provided in one or more of the following ways: Your household or business may be selected to participate in a survey. I said I may have the second one, but discarded the first as a scam attempt. By the way, the is a new grassroots site that is just starting called Town Roots. All information that we collect from our participants is strictly confidential and used only for statistical purposes. a race is a competition with winners and losers being monitored by individuals who are not in the running. BTW my survey went into the guinea pig cage, it will come out the same it went in: crap. The way I see it, subsections a and d of section 141 do not authorize a January 2010 collection of information. There are friends who ask me if I want to put up with the harassment from the government -wouldn't it be easier to just give in and give the information to them? ), so did my 80 year old mother in another state. We need to take a stand and not put up with all the socialist crap the government wants us to do. The census man came to my house eight times, two of which he sat in my driveway for a total of 50 minutes. Say no to everything. I then yelled at him to "beat it" - (since he could see me and it was obvious that I knew he was there.). You can search the internet and find many references to threats of a fine, but you won't find anyone who has ever been fined. 10 minutes ago I felt apprehensive. Be advised that no matter how intensive your efforts become, nor what kind of fine, penalty, prosecution or imprisonment you may wish to threaten, I, as a free American citizen, will not allow any agency of this government to demand, under penalty of law, that I disclose private and personal information about the members of my household. We haven't been bothered since. You have to pay $2 for the online opt-out and $3 if you mail in the form. Last census I was harassed for a while because I refused to answer the long winded privacy invading Community Survey. Be transparent about what you are asking of them, what you will do with their . Thank Gosh, I documented every call and person I spoke with. In 2000 I threw the forms in the trash only to receive three visits at my door. My first question is: which section authorizes ACS? I'm contacting my congressman on this ACS issue today. I said I did not need any help. They do snoop around. I told her I wasn't calling anybody. We had mailed the form back the day after we received it. *Respondents may Reply Stop to opt out of receiving text messages. But not allthat other information. It is just easier for them to get it this way. Um, no they don't have the right to fine you. Ron DeSantis's recent moves to block the teaching of a Black history high school class, part of his recent push to re-shape the state ahead . To verify that someone who has texted you is a Census Bureau field representative, you can enter their name in the Census Bureau Staff Search, a database that lists name and contact information for all Census Bureau employees. Find out how we keep that promise and our legal obligation to you. The census is not going to do this or that. Have you ever filed taxes? I mentioned to a reporter for the newspaper the similarity between our government today and Hitler and he said some not so nice things to me. They aren't the enemy, so I don't act hostile towards them, but it still unnerves me how they got my cell phone number. It's been an easy decision for me. Well its going to get colder before I give them the info. Thus, if they want a specific task force to track illegals and tax invading americans, then so be it. Remember, it is Congress that is the creator of federal law, and the enumerator of penalties for violations of the law, not the U.S. Census Bureau. They are discussing tax records with our neighbors? She left, but will I be hearing from her again? What time did this person usually leave home to go to work last week? So glad I found this site. Action: If many subscribers are opting out because your website isn't mobile-friendly, this is helpful data to share with the folks that oversee your web operations. this is the letter I sent the census bureau. The Google Analytics opt-out add-on is designed to be compatible with Chrome, Safari, Firefox and Microsoft Edge. The Census Bureau manages many surveys that study a variety of different entities including households, businesses, schools, hospitals, and more. so i will protect myself and my privacy and never give in just for the fact its my right!!!!!!!!! Is the enemy offshore or some creep in a bloated Federal Dept we don't even need? Because the rich have been given free passes by laws created by and for the rich, we must beware these so called laws they create. Housing 19b. I was truthful in all 10 short form answers. Somehow big brother got out phone number (it's unlisted) and started calling, and we blocked him. After reading many of the earlier posts, I feel I am doing the right thing by not returning the survey. I am going to avoid all traps and when it is time to have them finally come over I am going to do an international webcast and sing answers and slowly say, ohhhhh I don't know.let me think and sit there for 15 minutes for each question.everyone will know where I don't work, how much money I don't make and that I don't have plumbing and that I fart a lot That's the game the Nazi's started with in the 30's as did Stalin, with the knocks on the door and the spying on each other. Don't you think someone high up already has their * in a wringer over that? Are you willing to roll the dice that this information will remain protected? Fix this problem, fix that, insure this, promise that, but do it without any info, just throw a dart and hope for the best, then when it fails we'll have someone to blame it on, but it won't be our fault! Any opt-out mechanism you offer must be able to process opt-out requests for at least 30 days after you send your message. In three weeks they should mail me a duplicate form. Don't get mad because many of us don't want to fill out the form. Eventually, a Census Bureau worker begins calling the home in an effort to elicit answers. This was mailed to me approximately three months ago. Well they stopped today. The U.S. Census has nothing to do with Obama nor most of the accusations you are flippantly throwing up online. And as to the types of questions that can be asked, the only limit is that they can't be of a religious nature. Clearly our government is out of control by trying to intimidate citizens to comply with this survey. The questions in this survey were originally asked in the census long form sent to 1 out of every 6 households during the decennial census. He was shocked and said it was required by law. the ACS's questions imply. of Commerce rep, and called on my cell phone. The enumeration is *solely for the purposes of elected representative apportionment* I told her the ACS is a violation of the Constitution and I did not believe it would be used to "provide" me schools or hospitals or fire stations, but rather to spy on me. Are You in a Survey? I assume she was a supervisor. Statistics about how many employees want to telecommute 82% of U.S. employees want to work remotely at least once a week when the pandemic is over. I might have to go outside and see if Big Brother is installing hidden cameras. When I said I would not be probed by his questions from the government and continued by saying that I meant no disrespect to him; however, I hate what the government is trying to do to us he responded. I asked her if she had related my story to the supervisor. I just received the ACS survey and will not be sending it in. If he shows up, he'll get the same response (or none at all). Why am I being asked what my age and birthdate are? what the hell??? You will be asked about your employment status for the calendar week that includes the 12th of the month. Fine, sue me, I dare you, but stop holding me hostage in my home. According to the survey, 23% of vehicle manufacturers and suppliers consider relocating production. In 2000 I refused to fill mine out. She said they don't do that. I made the mistake of putting my phone number on the form. All this and I live on an Army installation! But obviously they want to know everything about you. I left all of the other personal and private questions in the survey unanswered. I immediately informed him that on the advice of counsel I was refusing the survey. I gave them my name and not much more. The Census Bureau may follow up with you about your participation in a survey. Since then, they have called three or four times and stopped by multiple times. I don't see what the big deal is. I filled out the Census form this year and still, someone came to our door. The first phone call was late December and was not answered. I am currently working for the Census as an enumerator. Twice, a person showed up at our door. To those of you who claim to be "harassed" by these enumerators, why didn't you just complete the Census form you received in the mail back in March and send it back? I have written to the senators of my state and didn't even receive a 'canned' response. Your response to the 2020 Census cannot replace your answers to these other surveys. Your participation is critical, and your response to the 2020 Census cannot replace your answers to these surveys. He said, "I'll see what I can do." Title 13 of the United States Code, however, requires that the Census Bureau keep this information confidential and subjects employees who violate this confidentiality requirement to a fine of up to $250,000 USD, up to 5 years imprisonment, or both. It is a survey that invades privacy by asking about the presence of flush toilets, the amount of income that you earn, whether there isa business in your home, how much you spend on utilities, where you work, what time you leave for work, how you get to work, how long it takes you to . Life lived in paranoia and bitterness is not worth living. The woman was carrying a clip board. Should all of us contact our local media so that everyone knows about ACS? *Medical accuracy is not specifically outlined in state statue, rather it is required by the New Jersey Department of Education, Comprehensive Health and Physical Education Student Learning Standards. Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP). Public servants are just public burdens and every time their benefits cost more I have to pay for them and I don't even have any myself!!! Something is wrong in this country when the hard working middle class is getting stomped out from top to bottom. We do not have to fear picking up the phone or answering our door. There were laws in place to protect those people and they were not protected. Last year I was hounded by these people and they are back I am so glad I did not answer or call or contact them I cannot believe this information is relevant for city planningthe person above said it best. Bring it on ACB enumeratorsgo ahead, make my day!! I again said no. Our government is abusive, tyrannical and murderous. mandatory. Poster 188. Not to mention the ethnic origin of any person on a questionnaire is profiling a house. This survey of American households has been around in some . I guess all the info requested I am OK with. (Same woman who was no longer employed with the census). The old surveys don't ask for much more than that (other than birthplace). Poster 209: I believe that it is better to clearly refuse up front. And so is mine. I demanded who he was for the third time and he said us census. 6)repeal criminal legislation like H.R. Get your head out of the clouds and step into reality. Want to save up to 30% on your monthly bills? The notices must describe in general terms the bank's information sharing practices. And, if the above comments stated that he can find all the info on the internet, then by all means find it, and leave me alone. Make the Census people eat this Supreme Court ruling: Neither branch of the legislative department [House of Representatives or Senate], still less any merely administrative body [insert Census Bureau], established by congress, possesses, or can be invested with, a general power of making inquiry into the private affairs of the citizen." 5) Arrest criminals from Acorn and stop our tax dollars from funding Acorn and other criminal organizations like them. And how do they fine/prosecute a person if "answers" cannot be used in court or obtained by law enforcement? In the end, the Census Bureau has the legal authority to conduct the survey and legally has the option of imposing fines for non-compliance. So before you go crying about your rights being violated, try actually reading the document that has given you these rights. It has been more than 40 years since that was done and they do not want any court case to be brought up that can challenge the constitutionality of their threats. But, on a positive note, we were all meant for happiness - it is our purpose. I didn't sleep well last night worrying how my civil disobedience might cost me dollars and jail. A previous post said this is the American Communist survey. I filled it out. If they aren't paying my bills they don't have a need to know how much they are. I think when they show up at my door, I will tell them I am house sitting for the owners who are out of town for the next six months. At the very least, if you are going to refuse to do the census, try to be respectful, as some of the census workers are former military. I don't believe the ACS should, or has the right, to require more. Nobody is listening -- another reason not to send in the ACS. From the American Community Survey and your tax dollars at work. I had already been a victim of identity theft. I wish you luck. I said yes for about the third time and hung up. The slippery slope stops here. Go Obama Care. Access demographic, economic and population data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Has anyone really admittedly shown that proof that they got fined? @CalminHeart wrote: Here's what it says online: The American Community Survey is a legitimate survey conducted by the CensusBureau. Shame on you! At least they are working instead of collecting welfare checks. So go ahead and fill it out 235. The privacy rule governs when and how banks may share nonpublic personal information about consumers with nonaffiliated third parties. Just say, "I respectfully decline." "When the people fear their government there is tyranny. This survey obviously goes far beyond the constitutional mandate of a decennial census, both in the frequency of its administration and the scope of questions asked. You are not the property of business or governments you are continually the result of your feelings. 1388. 4) If they do not agree to answer any personal questions, assume the Hannibal Lecter voice and say "Tut, tut, tut. We were hired to call people who did not respond and we left messages on answering machines. I have a nice little digital camera that makes high-definition video. I am with all of you that it is all wrong and will not return the form. anon 77369: It is incorrect to say that you are required to respond. 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