2010 Census Questionnaire

[OKCTalker]

After all of the vitriol about how the 2010 Census is going to destroy our country, the form arrived yesterday. It asks:
1) Number of people living here most of the time?
2) Any others living there?
3) Is it a house, apartment or mobile home?
4) What's your phone number?
5) What's your name?
6) What's your sex?
7) What's your DOB?
8) Hispanic, Latino or Spanish origin?
9) Race?
10) Do you sometimes live someplace else?
And then it asks similar questions for others living here.

So what's the problem? Heck, this is less information gathered on census forms from 100 years ago!

[OKCMallen]

I thought it was awfully short...

[adaniel]

I learned a long time ago that when the black helicopter crowd gets going about conspiracies its usually nothing. Sadly I've run into a lot of people in this area that believe the gubmint will use this info to come into their houses. They don't realize that not filling it out means less resources allocated to this state and their community, including all the way up to losing representation in congress and the state house.

[PennyQuilts]

I am less concerned about the government coming into my home than I am about them using the information to know how best to gerrymander to grab power.

[hipsterdoofus]

I believe there may be more than one form - some people may get one asking for more information.

[Pete]

Those were exactly the questions I was asked here in California.

[Kerry]

The Census changed the forms. One in Six Americans were supposed to get a long form that asked over 100 questions, many of the dealing with personal information such as your finances and bills. They scrapped this as part of the Census and have moved those questions to something called the American Community Survey which I think will be voluntary.

Everyone will be receiving the short Census questionnaire only.

http://2010.census.gov/partners/pdf/ConstituentFAQ.pdf

5. How will the 2010 Census differ from previous censuses?
In 2010, every residence will receive a short form of just 10 questions.
More detailed socioeconomic information previously collected through
the decennial census will be asked annually of a small percentage of the
population through the American Community Survey. To learn more about
the American Community Survey, visit www.census.gov/acs

If the Census only takes a few minutes thank the Conservatives.

[Thunder]

My name?! Phone number?! That's way too personal.

[gen70]

I have not received my census form as of date. Not sure but, maybe my trailer park has Kings-X.

[gmwise]

Good lord, let those loons not answer those questions it just helps with redistricting, losing a few Republicans in the House and in the US Congress.
Thank you for eliminating yourselves.
Next time try some decon...thanks

[gen70]

I'am not sure if my info. will bring down the power Reich.. I am kinda looked up to in my park.

[USG '60]

I am kinda looked up to in my park.

What a great line. Sounds like one from Earl.

[decepticobra]

why do we even have a census anymore??? its retarded. seriously. if the govt wants to find anyone in this country...anyone..they will and can find them, cause they have the means to. just like they recently found me, after i somehow have never served jury duty for 16 yrs (im 34 yrs old) since being eligible.

owe child support? a warrant for your arrest? convicted felon? escaped prisoner? back taxes? destroy govt property? arson?

you will be found, regardless if you fill out a silly census card or not. the govt already has its population count on hand.

.....im gonna go back to watching enemy of the state.

[Peach fuzz]

I learned a long time ago that when the black helicopter crowd gets going about conspiracies its usually nothing. Sadly I've run into a lot of people in this area that believe the gubmint will use this info to come into their houses. They don't realize that not filling it out means less resources allocated to this state and their community, including all the way up to losing representation in congress and the state house.

This is so true, my brother in law and his friends think that they ask how many people so they know what theyre going to deal with when they raid the house! lol wow

wheres some rage against the machine in these times sheesh

[gmwise]

why do we even have a census anymore??? its retarded. seriously. if the govt wants to find anyone in this country...anyone..they will and can find them, cause they have the means to. just like they recently found me, after i somehow have never served jury duty for 16 yrs (im 34 yrs old) since being eligible.

owe child support? a warrant for your arrest? convicted felon? escaped prisoner? back taxes? destroy govt property? arson?

you will be found, regardless if you fill out a silly census card or not. the govt already has its population count on hand.

.....im gonna go back to watching enemy of the state.

Thats why I'm in favor of cross referencing databanks, and satellites watching/listening on America,..who needs foreign enemies when you have the militias and the tea baggers...ok now tin foiled folks get that hat redone..lol

[NikonNurse]

I never received a census form. And no one has come a knocking.

[gen70]

What a great line. Sounds like one from Earl.

Who is Earl?

[SkyWestOKC]

My Name is Earl

[USG '60]

My Name is Earl

Yes, the recently cancelled NBC Thursday night comedy. The funniest trailer-trash comedy of all times. At least we still get reruns.

[gen70]

Yes, the recently cancelled NBC Thursday night comedy. The funniest trailer-trash comedy of all times. At least we still get reruns.

It's a good'n.

[bsmall]

why do we even have a census anymore??? its retarded. seriously...

It's in the constitution. We would need a constitutional amendment to stop.

[SkyWestOKC]

Census Enumerator just knocked on my door. I told them I'm really not interested in this.

She left me a number to call in the survey but I ain't calling it.

[JIMBO]

If you don't call in they will be back; with a SWAT team.

[SkyWestOKC]

Bring it on. If they don't have a warrant they can get off my property.

[rcjunkie]

My My, all of this over a census, too bad most don't get this upset or involved when it's something important.