Nevertheless, fines and legal action are technically possible. About 51% of Americans oppose allowing religious exemptions for people who otherwise would be required to get the shot, while about 48% support such exemptions, the Public Religion Research Institute found in a survey published Wednesday. They must have found it because I heard no more but neither did I get an apology. "I'm afraid my trees are eating the elephants, now." Why don't you post the number in your family, their names, ethnic profile, give us your address and then, we will consider giving merit to your post. As us Cajuns say: Hell froze over when the Saints won the Super Bowl last season. Outraged in Maryland. On Monday, a worker left a letter at my door advising he would return again. That's why every selfish person here complains that the government doesn't use resources in the right place; the government waits too long to address problems; the government wastes money. Yeah, I've got concerns, and no, I'm not going to answer their questions. The opt out option is considered an important feature of surveys, especially in email surveys. So I did not send it back. 1. A week later, a woman came to my door and said they hadn't received my form. When the government fears the people there is liberty." Report. You have a file and they are trying to use changes in your life situation to justify government programs. Daily calls (five or six) two invasive questionnaires mailed, and now intimidating and threatening phone calls. I even downloaded a sound bite that said this number has been disconnected and is no longer in service. Fight the power. In addition, some point to the possibility of human error as a security concern over such personal and confidential information. At first, I completed the survey, sealed it in the envelope, and then did not send it. And, while it asks a lot of personal questions, your answers can help the government decide how to distribute hundreds . Want to save up to 30% on your monthly bills? I started to take the survey and the more I saw the more upset I got. an American Patriot. It is just easier for them to get it this way. The Census Bureau does surveys by mail, over the phone, in person, online or some combination of these. About how much do you think this house and lot, apartment, or mobile home would sell for if it were for sale? I am not telling them anything. I have yet to fill one out. I was in my PJs and answered the door, thinking it was a neighbor. anon82113: umm, I worked for the census too. She then said "so you are refusing". This is what made me so suspicious. It's a land of the free OK but I ask everyday "for who??" What things do we never ask for? I filed my taxes, all the information they feel they need to know is there. No way was I going to submit that kind of info. I will not be returning her call. A survey last year of opt out activists by Pizmony-Levy and researcher Nancy Green Saraisky found that the top three reasons for participation in the movement are: (1) opposition to evaluating teachers in part by their students' test scores (37 percent), (2) a belief that standardized tests force teachers to narrow the curriculum to only the . The end-to-end conversion process has to work on mobile devices. Information from the survey generates data that help determine how more than $675 billion in federal and state funds are dis Continue Reading 3 Many people I know who voted for this man are now regretting it. The US government already has all the information they need on people who file their annual income tax. He came by every hour starting at 6 Thursday. That's exactly the number printed on the lower right had corner of my ACS form. Any and all information that you provide in answer to a Census Bureau survey or census is strictly confidential. We said in Boyd v. U.S., 116 U. S. 616, 630, 6 Sup. ), so did my 80 year old mother in another state. It's sent out to about 3.5 million households. I will not submit. If you had a wife who had been sexually assaulted, would you want the time you left for and came home from work circulated? In 2000 I threw the forms in the trash only to receive three visits at my door. Thomas Jefferson. I will not comply. On the first occasion, the guy produced a badge and said he would like to come in and talk to me. Hard to believe they did not receive it or they lost it. I'll be laughing when funding for social programs and highway repair funding is cut in your area because you refused to answer simple questions that can not be connected to you. The decennial census, officially titled the Census of Population and Housing, orDecennial Census, is the most well-known operation of the Census Bureau and is used to count the number of persons living in the United States. Perhaps act so insanely crazy they will be glad to leave. The last time I looked, American's had the right to privacy. Last census I was harassed for a while because I refused to answer the long winded privacy invading Community Survey. I asked who he was and he attempted to open the screen door. she wouldnt tell him who she was and kept insisting to come in. The privacy rule governs when and how banks may share nonpublic personal information about consumers with nonaffiliated third parties. What are you all so worried about? It is against the law to solicit minors so therefore they do not have to be counted in the total. This is ridiculous. I've read the Constitution now and I fail to find any foundation for anyone asking questions of this nature. I am with all of you that it is all wrong and will not return the form. according to the constitution it limits the government's ability to do anything but enumerate. She was a little surprised how I knew things about her. Filled out the short form months ago. I am appalled by the questions asked on the ACS! What they dont tell you is that the information is available to a long list of private corporation, research agencies and think tanks, who use the information to justify and pursue their own agendas. He harassed her a little and had fun with it and she was on her way. According to the survey, 23% of vehicle manufacturers and suppliers consider relocating production. The IRS has all my income info, and frankly, it'd take me hours to look up all the financial info they want (monthly mortgage, gas, electric, utility bills.) 2) Explaining that you will answer one personal question for every personal question they answer on camera. ACS is relatively new, it has merely replaced the "long form," as it was known, of the decennial census, which has been around for a very long time, and asked similar questions. We collect information from a smaller group to produce estimates for the entire population. They bring in all additional people running up monies needed for schools, social programs. And you all sound sober and mature, not the lunatic fringe at all. For the first time in the 25-year history of AmCham China's business sentiment survey, a majority of responding companies said China is no longer seen as a "top three investment priority". Can I file a harassment claim somewhere? I like the idea of the videocam. Yet, under the direct tax formula imposed by the Constitution, both states would be required to pay the same amount. This is all bull. Too late I read the comments about this article and I got a phone call from the ACS. This is a bunch of crap. 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? We did not support and defend the Constitution for this crap. (Don't worry there are no cops or former cops that are census workers. Title 13, U.S.C., Section 182, authorizes the Census Bureau to conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual surveys to furnish more timely reports on subjects covered by the economic census. It's now the end of Jan. 2010 and I just received my second ACS form. They can have my age, race, sex and opinion about corruption in government. So, the government says that it needs to, you know, know what time you leave so they can manage traffic. If they want more personal financial information, then I suggest they get it from the IRS. The highly sensitive personal information provided on the ACS form gets keyed into a master data bank. The less you say to them the faster they stop bothering you. There were laws in place to protect those people and they were not protected. OK anon75478: Then you won't mind answering these question will you? If a citizen doesn't comply with the ACS after a period of weeks, Census Bureau guidelines instruct enumerators to stop calling the resident. What I find interesting is that when I visit a home of an immigrant they are almost excited to give me whatever information I ask for. Wow this there are so many ignorant people here! Thanks Mom, for teaching me a little Italian. I really like what anon18185 did, about looking up the census person and finding out information about them and not have thrown away the census questionnaire. Now let me get my cell phone fully charged and ready for the doorbell to ring. Don't touch them and if they do touch you, even slightly, fall down and don't get up until an ambulance arrives. There should be a law against this. I love hearing this we live in the greatest country. Americans must answer U.S. Census Bureau survey by law, though agency hasn't prosecuted since 1970 Bob Cole, who hosts Austin radio station KOKE-FM's weekday morning show, said on the air Jan. 7,. For more information about the Census Bureaus data privacy protections, please visit our Policy Office webpage. Thank you, fellow Americans! But, on a positive note, we were all meant for happiness - it is our purpose. I called his supervisor. The Census Bureau may follow up with you regarding the information you provided. If you are clear and firm in your refusal they will leave you alone. That includes visitors then which would not be falsifying info. The letter accompanying the census form indicates it's used to decide how many representatives each state has in congress, and how much money my 'neighborhood' receives from the government. Don't be afraid. Commission, 32 Fed. This is Big Brother keeping an eye on the revolution. Filled out the short form minus birth dates. I needed to read this! on the back it says dec 31 2011 is when approval from OMB expires. I just did not answer the door (a habit with any unscheduled visitor so not hard for me). I sure am glad I ran across this site. I then yelled at him to "beat it" - (since he could see me and it was obvious that I knew he was there.). She stated that her supervisor sent her back out. No need to respond to the intrusive survey. Do they ever stop with this? God bless America and individual freedom! You don't want your personal information in some library, online or in an archives someday do you? 1388. Don't fill out anything if you don't want the public to know some of your private information. I told her to get a US Marshal with a warrant. About one month later I received a phone call from a supervisor. How many is all they need to know. The calls started today. There are even amendments to the amendments. He claims we need to answer the long form the ACS, etc. Due to a likely technicality, I received this, with the wrong address. For our government to function basic knowledge about the country as a whole, and individual states is required. Its as if this part of the government wants to create dirt on someone if they can find it! Should all of us contact our local media so that everyone knows about ACS? Your address or business cannot be substituted with another. It's is reminiscent of Hitler's rise to power. I would like to recommend an alternative method of dealing with "census workers" who show up at your door to harass you for information. When we allow them to manipulate us, we turn into "sheeple.". If the federal government had been granted the general power to make inquires into the private affairs of the American people through the Census or a congressional mandated survey, then the Supreme Court could not have made this ruling. Was the government going to send us all birthday presents when they came around? Why would anyone want to "help the government function" (interfere in our private lives)? For information on a specific surveys, please visit the list of surveys or contact the Census Bureau Contact Center to speak with a representative who can assist you. It has been done since 1790, and is mandated by the Constitution. Data from the American Community Survey is available but only the information regarding current marital status is included in the data files. Or are they? I am a patriot. 7) Get the left wing indoctrination crew out of our education systems. Further, congressional rules on enforcement were controlled by the Republican Congressional Committee overseeing Census Bureau Operations, when the Republicans controlled congress. So glad I found this site. I received the ACS a few months ago, did some research and never filled it out. What a bunch of paranoid people you are. My 89 year old mother was scared out of her wits after answering some questions, thinking she gave too much information and didn't even know who they were. I can go on the internet and find more about you then anything the census is looking for. These people are trying to "do their jobs", but there are better ways to make a living, one that doesn't help enslave Americans even further with more "government help" and ultimately, taxation. I am so glad I found this website. 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. He was asking questions about me and my wife! You fill it out and keep it moving- we don't want to. I don't bother to answer my phone unless I know who it is. But it hasn't ever needed to be collected by a government agency that is supposed to serve WE, the people and then threatens us with fines, treating good citizens like criminals (I thought counting people was like one, two, three, four,?). the government was never constitutionally mandated to provide funds. Ain't going to happen, just call their bluff. Help for Survey Participants. I don't see what the big deal is. A sympathizer to the Census said it was to help the government to function. Once at 6:11, 7:15, and then 8:05. I firmly told her I had no intention of filling out the survey as I felt it was no one's business. I just get to pay more taxes for their tax free gain and it just is not fair. But remember some of these folks have children to feed, too. But VERIFY viewer Brenda said she recently received a letter claiming to be from the Census Bureau for something called the "American Community . Good-bye". We didn't receive phone calls first, we had two visits at 7 p.m. from this lady with her little laptop. These questions clearly violate any privacy guaranteed to me by the US Constitution and over step the Census Bureaus authority. I have a five year old. Recipients of the American Community Survey are told several times that the information given is necessary for the operation of our government, is very secure and is kept private. None of this would be possible without your participation. When I mentioned the threat of a fine to the last caller she seemed horrified that I would accuse her of that and went out of the way to state that she didn't bring it up. I again said no. It's aimed at collecting data that influence how. Wrong. First survey last month. Other countries pay equally and get that ever elusive socialist universal health care. If you have questions regarding data policies or a FOIA request, contact the Policy Office. I am sickened by all of it. She offered me her badge and supervisors number. This is way too intrusive. You can also contact your local Regional Office. What you'll need: A credit card. So they bully and threaten and use fear to scare people into compliance. I'm also going to contact her opponent and see if we can get some action on it for the upcoming debates. The data bank, like any data bank, runs the risk of being hacked or accessed by dishonest parties. Unreal! in preparation for the day this country is taken over by the European Union or China. People, what is so terrible about giving out the number of people who live in your household? Although I suspect it's really only one or two of you. How many times has this person been married? "the point that seems most lost here is that households chosen for ACS are just part of a statistical sample that is representative of the country as a whole". 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. In addition to conducting the decennial census count, the Census Bureau oversees surveys that collect information from households, businesses, schools, hospitals, and more. He came to my door anyway. So be it. I refused to tell them financial info or how much I pay on a power bill. They gave up on me. Don't know if it's the "bureau" calling or not, but I'm ready for them. How am I supposed to know who these people are? Discussions on this page are currently closed. By the way, from what I read in Title 13, the max they can fine you is $100 for not filling out the form, or max $500 for false information. I'm sorry you feel the need to spread such fear and lies. He told the guy to just make something up. It says it needs to know whether you have flush toilets or running water so they can manage . The options are predetermined according to the specific 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. Avoiding them will not really be possible since we have a houseful of teenagers who will most likely keep answering the door. I see a lot of people have more courage than me. I ripped it up and threw it away. Access demographic, economic and population data from the U.S. Census Bureau. We will not be participating. Your responses to a survey represent your household or business and others like yours and cannot be replaced by simply selecting a different household or business. I don't mind giving my name, the name of my spouse, children, ages and occupations but that is it. then maybe somebody will get the hint that we don't want our lives invaded. its no joke. You wouldn't be getting personal visits and/or phone calls from these Census workers right now. I had already been a victim of identity theft. 1:40. I felt like cursing this lady out! Bring it on ACB enumeratorsgo ahead, make my day!! I would personally love to sit and watch hours of this kind of stuff. Title 13 section 141, subsections (a) and (d) authorize surveys. Then, there were just basic questions for everyone. They just closed one of the best schools in the area, and nobody surveyed me to ask if I cared about that! I sent in the Census form (and that's all I'm required to provide). This is out of control. Pew Research Center has deep roots in U.S. public opinion research. Good luck everyone! Since my alleged representatives repeatedly respond to my complaints about their actions, with form letters explaining why they hear my views but plan to ignore them and do what they want to do instead, I hear the government wants my information and plan to do what I want to do instead. Choose the types of emails you'd like to receive or unsubscribe from. Since when has the Federal government come to my door or anyone elses and said "We want to help you get your road paved" or any other helpful act, and then asked me for my help by filling out a form to prove the necessity? Person 22. The Census sites say as much if you read them, something like 'well wee don't really want to fine anyone'. Go Tea Party! To the small minority who have sneered at me and closed the door, get some help. 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