Census Civil Disobedience

[Raineyrocks]

I have seen THE Rick, and he IS!

Thanks Kat, I couldn't have said it better myself! 

[Raineyrocks]

You saw a guy who she claimed was this 'Rick' fellow, and, how long ago was that?  Remember how they' almost' stopped at the Red Rooster, or Onion, or Acorn, in Concord?

Do you mean the chinese restaurant?  I'll admit that was totally messed up on my part, in fact me and Rick were just talking about that.    We were in a hurry and leaving and then I got stuck in the parking lot and I got so nervous I behaved like, well like me, unfortunately.

I think you miss me and it's time for me and Rick to show up somewhere if we can find anywhere with me driving that is.  I will prove once again that
Rick exists, soon. 

[Raineyrocks]

You know, you're right!  I should have asked for ID.

Do you mean you should have asked for IDiot?  That's Rick's real identification, well I'll be nice,  just sometimes it is! 

Gosh, I feel mean writing that but I'm going to post it anyway.  We're getting along today otherwise I wouldn't have this guilty mean feeling for writing that.

[Raineyrocks]

Mr. Rick Rocks?

Nah, it's Rick Smith only Rainey Rocks! 

[Raineyrocks]

You know, you're right!  I should have asked for ID.

I think the only ID I'd accept from him is one that says:

"Hi I'm Rick... the one Rainy talks about on the forum?
Any way, Rainy hid all the pictures of herself and I'll buy any that you have."

Ha, ha!   Gosh, why would you want to buy a picture of me?  Oh I know, target practice.     I can't post anymore avatar pictures because my profile thingy isn't working right so I'm stuck with "the cat".  Wait a minute I have an idea!

[Raineyrocks]

Proof that Rick exists:


Whoa! Nevermind!  Now I can't even add pictures with the "Additional Options" option.   What the heck?  This is sooooo weird!

[Kat Kanning]

The propaganda I received from the census bureau:

Dear Editor:

Please consider including the attached letter in your publication. It is important that communities learn about a variety of field activities that the U.S. Census Bureau is conducting and will continue to conduct throughout the decade.
Sincerely,
Alexandra Barker
"Alexandra Barker" boston.pdsp@census.gov


June 11, 2010
What You Should Expect from the Census Bureau

The 2010 Census will continue through the summer visiting households across the country to collect their information. However, not everyone knows that Census Bureau representatives visit or call a sample of households to collect information for a variety of important surveys administered throughout the decade. In an effort to avoid confusion, I would like to clarify these operations.

For the 2010 Census, our enumerators are visiting housing units from which we did not receive a form, we did not receive a form in time to update census workers' assignments, or we received a form that requires verification. Enumerators will ask for your information even if you state that you mailed back a form in order to ensure the accuracy of the count.

In addition to the once-a-decade census, Census Bureau field representatives collect data on a monthly basis for a number of other surveys, such as the American Community Survey and the National Health Interview Survey. These surveys provide invaluable data about a variety of topics including health, education, income, employment, and disability that guide representatives of your community and organizations to make more informed decisions about vital services for our nation. Please call 1-800-562-5721 to learn if you are in a survey.

It is easy to identify a 2010 Census enumerator or field representative. He or she will have a census ID badge that contains a Department of Commerce seal and will provide supervisor and/or office contact information for verification, if asked. Field representatives have photo IDs and use a computer to facilitate the collection of data. Census workers will not contact individuals by e-mail, but may do so by phone. In addition, they will not ask about immigration status or for bank account or credit card numbers. Remember that your responses to either the 2010 Census or any ongoing survey are protected by federal law and cannot be shared with any agency or person.

Please, step up and be counted now in the 2010 Census. If your household is selected for a survey, please participate to help us collect vital information that will help your community receive its fair share of federal funding, representation, and effective planning. I appreciate your cooperation.

Kathleen Ludgate
Regional Director, U.S. Census Bureau

[MaineShark]

Remember that your responses to either the 2010 Census or any ongoing survey are protected by federal law and cannot be shared with any agency or person.

Shouldn't they mention the "unless you're Japanese, or someone thinks you might possibly have once looked at a picture of someone who ate at the same restaurant as a terrorist" exception to that rule?

Joe

[Kat Kanning]

How dare you suggest the propaganda is not entirely true!?!

[Ogre]

Awwww. That was nice of them. They said, "please."

Perhaps by the next census, they will be a bit more demanding.

[Tim L]

I would love to know the"real" numbers for non-compliance.I'm sure by the time the paperwork is edited , it will be in the 90% range.I would bet it's a record low for a census.

[Tom Sawyer]

Try to get an interview from Kathleen the Census Chick.    

[Raineyrocks]

    I love it!

[cathleeninnh]

Visit #4

knock knock
"Hello"
"NO"
shut door

[Mike Barskey]

Visit #4

knock knock
"Hello"
"NO"
shut door

I like it, Cathleen. I've like all your responses, but they get better and better. In 10 years, will you start with "No. <shut door>"?