Referring to financials, I told them to ask the IRS. God bless America and individual freedom! He was asking questions about me and my wife! Although an intrusive visit would make my blood boil, I would suggest a similar strategy for visits if possible. She noticed that I was very irritated and told me that she just needs the number of people who live here and ages. The ACS replaced the old census long form and the questions have absolutely nothing to with apportioning direct taxes or determining the number of representatives in the House of Representatives. The law does not say you have to answer their questions (so don't). To sign up for updates please enter your email address. From reading here, it looks like disclosing phone numbers is just an additional way of eventually breaking you down. Nothing illegal about that! I told her I wasn't interested. Think anyone is going to get approval to send out US Marshals to issue tickets? Every method was applied using two sets of adjustment variables: basic demographics (age, sex, race and ethnicity, education, and geographic region), and a more extensive set that included both demographics and a set of variables associated with political attitudes and engagement (voter registration, political party affiliation, ideology and In three weeks they should mail me a duplicate form. The only one who seemed to do anything on it was Freedom Watch Judge Napolitano. With the census bureau losing over 600 laptops, and the current abuses of power, I see no reason to give out the information that they are asking. Not to mention the ethnic origin of any person on a questionnaire is profiling a house. The survey taker shows up at the residence unannounced to request that the resident comply with the survey or otherwise face potential legal repercussions. I will not answer the questions on the ACS. I asked them what does my birthday have to do with enumeration count of my household? Most U.S. representatives have local offices. All the information you provide to the Census Bureau is strictly confidential and protected and collected solely for statistical purposes. Who is there to police the police? I even gave them the date I mailed it on. Here are some ways you can verify an individual is a Census Bureau employee: For Census Bureau surveys, Census Bureau field representatives report to one of six Regional Offices across the country. These statistics help inform elected officials about communities and businesses across the United States. And to poster 201: the survey is much more intrusive than asking how many people live in your household. They insisted that the ACS did not receive it and wanted the information again. I was hot and told her I have her number and I will call when I'm ready. according to the constitution it limits the government's ability to do anything but enumerate. Make your own mind up as to what your world should be -- it's that simple. Good luck everyone! I just moved to a suburb outside of Detroit after years of living there, and its strange but I also got 'grilled' the last time it came around. and even spells it. I've been through one round of the no-response ordeal back in '08 and everything turned out just fine. I even downloaded a sound bite that said this number has been disconnected and is no longer in service. The Founding Fathers wanted the power to stay with the people - but it took a revolution to secure it. The threat is there because it works. I told the second person who called me that I had already refused to cooperate with the first person who called. I received this census (which to clarify is not the 10 year one, we filled that one out). A locked padlock Want to save up to 30% on your monthly bills? And those people were gathered up and sent to internment camps. The oath means something to us and I for one am going to continue to tell them to stick it where the Sun Does Not Shine! I filled out my census. Well it started for me. we demand a trial by jury of our pears, but how many wiggle, squirm and lie every which way to get out of serving when it's their turn? Further, congressional rules on enforcement were controlled by the Republican Congressional Committee overseeing Census Bureau Operations, when the Republicans controlled congress. I have a few ideas to annoy them: Answer the door buck naked while eating a piece of chicken. To opt out permanently: Go to optoutprescreen.com or call 1-888-5-OPT-OUT (1-888-567-8688) to start the process. Do i have a Fifth amendment right not to incriminate myself? That's the truth. I just got a pretty harassing phone call from a census lady, who said I would be fined if I didn't fill this crap out. To find more information about other surveys we conduct, please visit the Census Bureaus list of surveys or contact the Census Bureau Contact Center to speak with a representative who can assist you. Anything more is intrusive. Now, do we all agree that harassing people is against the law??! After giving it some thought, I felt compromised by the invasive questions asked, and decided that my right to privacy was surely being violated. I am glad I found this site. It says it needs to know whether you have flush toilets or running water so they can manage . I received the ACS and the regular Census. One of the reasons identified by Fort Carson that soldiers opted out of the vaccine is because it isn't FDA approved. On average, they would prefer to do so half of the time. But, I still don't have a clue where to send the $100 fine. Stonewall them out. I firmly told her I had no intention of filling out the survey as I felt it was no one's business. I received my acs form,filled it out and threw it in the garbage where it belongs. My first question is: which section authorizes ACS? Today, the apparent supervisor came -- in his safety vest and green jeep like a public works person. Now.I look forward to answering that door, cell in hand, and pressing the "video record" button. Anytime you give out information, you can bet it gets compromised. After reading many of the earlier posts, I feel I am doing the right thing by not returning the survey. The states need to reassert their rights back from the federal government. When she called tonight at my employer, I told her I was moving. Thanks Mom, for teaching me a little Italian. I don't get mad about much but privacy is basic American. It's all very true, and very real. I do not think I should have to give out that kind of information. So they bully and threaten and use fear to scare people into compliance. She then said "so you are refusing". 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! This is out of control. I ignored all of this due to what I had been through. My husband said he is going to start asking them the personal questions and leave it at that. I walked over to my neighbors later that evening and they told me that she did not come by to see them, but she was very persistent about getting the birth dates, ages, place of employment, phone numbers. So far no challenges to our door visitors. Find out how we might contact you about your survey. I did not ask for this; this is not an application for credit. . Many Supreme Court cases revolve around the privacy that a legal US citizen has and honestly, how the Census Bureau thinks that these would even be accurate answers is a joke! I am proud to be an American, but not very proud of our government. The Streamer Community Survey - developed in partnership with international survey experts PSB Insights - consists of seven questions that provide us with data about different aspects of a creator's identity including gender, race, sexual preference, and ability. While I also oppose the Census form being sent out, -anon70698, the number of representatives and taxes will be determined by the number of people in the area is what Article I, Section 2, Clause 3 of the United States Constitution is about. By completing a survey, you represent not onlyyourself but other households or businesseslike yours in the nation. I returned the question booklet as instructed. This summer I sold my house and tried to cancel my FEMA flood insurance. If that thing were to get lost or some person where I mailed it, there's a lot of things that I don't want them to have. At the time of the survey . Begin your survey with an introduction that explains the purpose of the survey, what will happen to the data and who the research benefits (E.g. I like the idea of video taping them and guess I will charge up the old video camera. They can't take my free will. The census taker left a note me a note today. And everyone should have to fill out the same thing-how come I get the long form every time? She said they don't do that. This is way too intrusive. The states collect the tax and turn the money over to the federal government. The Census Bureau uses sampling methods to select households that represent a cross-section of the population of the United States. "; or "How many fingers does Mickey Mouse have?". It is simply nobodys business. Avoiding them will not really be possible since we have a houseful of teenagers who will most likely keep answering the door. If you got grilled before then they are trying to find out the change in your situation over time. Please confirm. Apparently there are quite a few people who expect miracles out of thin air. Have to love how the government pays people to harass you. I worked as an enumerator for the 2000 Census. That is how they get "past the guard". Then why am I being asked what my race is? I received two surveys. Every year, the U.S. Census Bureau contacts over 3.5 million households across the country to participate in the American Community Survey. If a person of the same sex comes to your door, act like you're interested in them and start touching their hair. Oh wait -- the U.S. postal would never misdirect mail. If it's not a big deal, then get rid of the census and don't tell me about funding- that's a load of crap! 1:40. to be human so be sure to count them in as well! Waiting for their next move. i have nothing to hide but i shouldn't be forced to tell anyone anything and that's what makes me mad!!! How many times has this person been married? What is the legal authority for conducting this survey? I wish you luck. As us Cajuns say: Hell froze over when the Saints won the Super Bowl last season. If my birth date is going to help somebody get elected or the state (district) gain an extra seat in the house, then get the expecting mothers' due dates for the year while at it. Keep being sheep. If it is kept under the radar, then there are not enough people screaming to make a difference. I am not saying that the US government would or could ever go to this extreme but, for the purposes of garnering ever more political power and authority over the citizenry, I have no illusions about how far this government will go. This is due to lack of security for any personal information you provide. It's unbelievable that they have the right to do this, on principle alone, I will not. But at the same time, phones are not supposed to be tapped. An official website of the United States government. I have little doubt that the ACS data is already in Israel's possession. We do not live in 1930's Germany but you sure can't tell by reading the questions on this form. Being able to have the best information available in targeting a potential market based off this information is invaluable. This is such an invasion of privacy. Anyone else with other info/advice is politely requested to add their two cents. And, based on the Census, Virginia had 30 percent of the population of the United States. The gov has lost what is called common sense and buried it under a ton of manure. How about the number of cars that are normally in your driveway if everyone is home? They have nothing but their own agenda in mind and any semblance of control we think we have is just that -- a semblance. That is just crazy. NO ONE EVER GETS IN TROUBLE for refusing to answer. I didn't sleep well last night worrying how my civil disobedience might cost me dollars and jail. ", Where did this information come from and why is it on the news? She left me with a notice of visit with her name and I suppose her personal phone number. I am becoming more and more ashamed I fought for this newly founded socialist government. Their bosses are going like it even less. Next step will be implanting us with chips, or tattooing our arms. This is to help the community -- like heck. They have been to my house, my place of business, also calling my place of business and if told I am busy they inform me they will call again in one hour. A previous post said this is the American Communist survey. The last time that happened was more than 40 YEARS ago. If you had a wife who had been sexually assaulted, would you want the time you left for and came home from work circulated? Follow-up can occur in-person, via mail, or by telephone. I love hearing this we live in the greatest country. I don't see what the big deal is. From original poster #188: I heard the head of the Census on NPR this morning. Launched initially as a project focused primarily on U.S. policy and politics in the early 1990s, the Center has grown over time to study a wide range of topics vital to explaining America to itself and to the world.Our hallmarks: a rigorous approach to methodological quality, complete transparency as to our methods, and a . We did not support and defend the Constitution for this crap. This was way out of line and uncalled for! 65% of companies measure NPS compared with 44% that measure CSAT and 14% that measure CES. Field representatives conduct their work between the hours of 9am and 9pm, local time. Gartner. Census employees never ask for social security numbers or full financial disclosure. I feel kind of sick too. in the '90s the Commerce Dept decided that I was a resort or apartment complex owner and harassed me to fill out a survey detailing my expenditures on repairs, income reports etc. Why has my household or business been contacted to participate in a survey? Video camera is by the door for the on-site contact which will be next. I have been contacted to participate in a survey. good thing inflation is under control and gas prices are not skyrocketing for no reason, and unemployment figures are under control, that they have nothing better to do than harass an honest hardworking taxpayer. I am just not going to answer any questions. The most aggressive "ally" nation caught spying on the United States is Israel. The law in Title 13 exists solely for the purpose of being able to print the treat on the forms and to use to intimidate scared grandmothers. The census collectors or enumerators can ask for some sensitive and detailed information, such as salary or income. But, on a positive note, we were all meant for happiness - it is our purpose. I have a meeting with my congressional representative this morning to let him know that I am not returning this form, and to hand him personally the form that I was sent. Twice, a person showed up at our door. thanks for answering back with any helpful info. Locating the areas experiencing the most significant challenges and directing additional attention - including new resources - towards them could result in meaningful reductions in homelessness. She finally walked away but now I am sleepless as a result of this because I am not certain as to what will happen next. They DO go away. We need to stick up for our rights. I'm so glad I'm not alone. I would like to recommend an alternative method of dealing with "census workers" who show up at your door to harass you for information. To learn more about the legal authority for a particular survey, you can search the Census Bureaus list of surveys. I received your American Community Survey some time ago, and shortly thereafter returned the survey, including only the information you are authorized to collect, and I am required to provide, per the requirements of Article I, Section 2, Clause 3 of the United States Constitution, that is, the number of persons in our household, for the purposes of proper apportionment of our US Congressional representation. Once on Saturday, once on Wednesday, three times yesterday, and so far once today. Since then, they have called three or four times and stopped by multiple times. And it would not fabricate stories in order to confiscate private information from the people it should be serving. When I "googled" the survey one of the first things I saw was "Is the American Community Census legitimate?" Anyway, i thought i would turn it into something funny and started a blog. I am not telling them anything. The notices must describe in general terms the bank's information sharing practices. I will comply when they 1) remove the millions of illegals from U.S. soil, 2)oust criminals who do not even pay their taxes from political power positions, 3) listen to the will of their constituency and remember we are a "representative republic" not a "Banana Republic" 4) stop plotting the demise of American citizens with their plans for a Eugenicists health care plan. This survey is not some spur of the moment mandate by the current administration. They're people just like you are, Americans just like you are. Even the IRS does not ask such personal questions as to how our private lives are lived each day. Information from the survey generates data that help determine how more than $675 billion in federal and state funds are dis Continue Reading 3 A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit agreed and reversed his conviction. Summary of Findings. I got the ACS forms and I am scared to be fined. 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