Census: American Community Survey

[craineum]

Hello all,

I have been reading around here for a little while... I am not in New Hampshire yet, but am coming for PorcFest...  Anyways back on topic...

I got one of these Surveys in the mail, and with my new found freedom thinking mind, I am choosing not to fill it out.  I am going to write a letter in response, and was wondering if you all could look it over... it is short, but just making sure I am not doing anything stupid.

Director of US Census Bureau
PO Box 5240
Jeffersonville, IN 47199-5240

Dear Director,

I am declining to fill out 'The American Community Survey' that your organization has sent me.  Article I, Section 2, Clause 3 of the US Constitution allows for the "Enumeration" every ten years.  Even though this is not a census year, I will let you know that there are 4 people living at the above residence at this current date and time.

Thank you for your understanding of my right to privacy.

My wife and her mother are in the house during the day, and they are both Asian, and could be mistaken for Muslims, so I am a little worried if they start showing up, that it will send up a red flag.

I am also not planning on giving my name, which I think is still within the my rights as stated by the constitution.

Anyways, what do you all think?

[powerchuter]

Honestly I think it's a mistake to even acknowledge you received it....

Can you say "shredder", boys and girls...

Betcha can!

[CNHT]

This is a UN/Fema project from the Feds instituted in the late 80's.
I have been tearing up census forms for years and will continue to do so.
They cannot make you fill it out.

Like 'chuter says, to the shredder...don't even acknowledge it.

[Raineyrocks]

Well I must say being an "airhead" sometimes has it's advantages.  I always just thought it was junk mail, (which it is really), and threw them away.

[Raineyrocks]

Oh I forgot to add now I am more sophisticated and have a shredder too!

[Dreepa]

Welcome Cranium.. see you at Pfest.

If you want to make a point... send the letter.

If you just don't want to be hassled... shred.

[error]

You really won't get into any trouble for failing to respond to the ACS. In fact, its primary purpose is to determine how much federal government money your geographic area will be eligible for under various federal wealth seizure and redistribution programs. For that reason alone, I would not respond to it at all.

[Pat McCotter]

You will probably get two more mailings. Then you will get a visit from the local census agent. This is how it happened with us I told the agent we don't do surveys and closed the door on him. We haven't heard from them since.

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The ACS replaces the census long form. A random sampling of residences is selected every month to receive the survey. This, according to the government, helps government officials get more timely demographic information.

More in the ACS Handbook for State and Local Officials.

[Pat McCotter]

The ACS replaces the census long form. A random sampling of residences is selected every month to receive the survey. This, according to the government, helps government officials get more timely demographic information.

More in the ACS Handbook for State and Local Officials.

Yep. Been there, done that, bought the t-shirt.