do you know it is mandatory to fill out us census?

Z_Wipf · 03-21-10, 09:51 AM

Why wouldn't you want to fill it out? Is it really that complicated for you?

Brock Landers · 03-21-10, 09:54 AM

took me about 5 or 10 mins, just do it, no cost for a stamp either

pico · 03-21-10, 09:54 AM

i just don't like the idea of going to jail for not filling out a survey

Cougar Bait · 03-21-10, 09:56 AM

I got it, filled it out, nothing really too terrible in it-strangest thing was asking for my phone number which the government has anyway-

I think this one is no big deal compared to the other things that are going on.

The propaganda ads on TV are pretty funny though.

pavyracer · 03-21-10, 10:02 AM

It took me 5 minutes to do.

Z_Wipf · 03-21-10, 10:04 AM

Originally posted by pico

i just don't like the idea of going to jail for not filling out a survey

A survey that determines how much money your community will get. You cant be that lazy

Willie Bee · 03-21-10, 10:13 AM

Pretty silly thing all around, in my opinion. Not to mention all of the $$$ being spent to promote the damn thing. This school district passed out tote bags and goodies to all of the kids as a way to entice their parents to fill the damn thing out. Plus, there is a strong push in this area to make sure and count as many Hispanics as possible. Can't recall who it was that said pretty much those very words (as if it was more important to count browns over blacks and whites). The hope here by some is that Texas is expected to get 3-4 extra seats in the US House with these new numbers. So there are already some local politicos drooling over how they're going to gerrymander the new district lines to make certain that at least one of the new seats goes to a predominantly Latino area.

DOMINATER · 03-21-10, 10:15 AM

Its to the govt. Advantage not ours

jgray · 03-21-10, 10:18 AM

Originally posted by Willie Bee

Pretty silly thing all around, in my opinion. Not to mention all of the $$$ being spent to promote the damn thing. This school district passed out tote bags and goodies to all of the kids as a way to entice their parents to fill the damn thing out. Plus, there is a strong push in this area to make sure and count as many Hispanics as possible. Can't recall who it was that said pretty much those very words (as if it was more important to count browns over blacks and whites). The hope here by some is that Texas is expected to get 3-4 extra seats in the US House with these new numbers. So there are already some local politicos drooling over how they're going to gerrymander the new district lines to make certain that at least one of the new seats goes to a predominantly Latino area.

Agreed.

Also, are you telling me we can't figure out how many people we have by looking at DMV, school, IRS and welfare records? Back when this country was founded a physical count was necessary. Now, given our technology, it's just a waste of money we don't have.

StraitShooter · 03-21-10, 10:20 AM

Ahh..Im gonna fill it cause got no choice..buncha bulls hit all these cock roaches hiding in rooms aint gonna be reported..but theyll be there in the morning to take your job

fuk em all..I got picked for jury duty 3 years ago..they are still waiting on me

big joe 1212 · 03-21-10, 10:32 AM

I threw mine out!

pico · 03-21-10, 10:35 AM

gov already knows too much. fvck the local gov. bunch of crooked lawyers anyway.

pico · 03-21-10, 10:37 AM

Originally posted by big joe 1212

I threw mine out!

some overpaid gov worker will be knocking on your door in 6 months.

BestPlay2day · 03-21-10, 11:34 AM

Easy to fill out, in Minnesota we might lose one seat in the US House so they really want everyone in Minny to participate and fill out the forms.

Boner_18 · 03-21-10, 11:38 AM

It is nearly impossible to go to jail for this or even pay a fine. It's like saying you could go to jail for jaywalking, which technically you could. Ridiculous.

Doug · 03-21-10, 11:48 AM

Originally posted by Boner_18

It is nearly impossible to go to jail for this or even pay a fine. It's like saying you could go to jail for jaywalking, which technically you could. Ridiculous.

I think they would have to prove you received the form, as in sent registered mail, which it is not, same for jury duty....I never receive those notices.

You can go to jail for attempted jaywalking, BTW.

onthewhat · 03-21-10, 12:10 PM

Originally posted by Willie Bee

Pretty silly thing all around, in my opinion. Not to mention all of the $$$ being spent to promote the damn thing. This school district passed out tote bags and goodies to all of the kids as a way to entice their parents to fill the damn thing out. Plus, there is a strong push in this area to make sure and count as many Hispanics as possible. Can't recall who it was that said pretty much those very words (as if it was more important to count browns over blacks and whites). The hope here by some is that Texas is expected to get 3-4 extra seats in the US House with these new numbers. So there are already some local politicos drooling over how they're going to gerrymander the new district lines to make certain that at least one of the new seats goes to a predominantly Latino area.

It is cheaper to advertise heavily and get a few extra percentage points of participation than send out someone door to door that costs $15 per hour plus gas mileage.

Grandmaster B · 03-21-10, 02:09 PM

I thought it was suppost to be anonymous but yet they want my name and my families names as well?

acarmelo1 · 03-21-10, 02:10 PM

in all the countries is mandatory

flyingillini · 03-21-10, 02:18 PM

I haven't received mine yet.

pavyracer · 03-21-10, 02:19 PM

Originally posted by Grandmaster B

I thought it was suppost to be anonymous but yet they want my name and my families names as well?

Even the US government is worried you may be ghosting filling in numerous census forms so they have to make sure you are real.

onlooker · 03-21-10, 02:33 PM

Mine don't even have my name on it, it says "To resident at".

Brock Landers · 03-21-10, 02:35 PM

just fill the fukking thing out, it helps your local community get the appropriate representation and tax dollars, you only gain, you do not lose by doing this.

Grandmaster B · 03-21-10, 02:43 PM

Originally posted by pavyracer

Even the US government is worried you may be ghosting filling in numerous census forms so they have to make sure you are real.

can I put "Grandmaster B" as my name?...will I be jailed and fined?

fsugolf · 03-21-10, 02:47 PM

i put fugsy in mine, guess we will see what happens

jackpot269 · 03-21-10, 02:47 PM

Wat ah us census homie slice !!!!!!!

robmpink · 03-21-10, 02:52 PM

They will come for you

robmpink · 03-21-10, 02:53 PM

Originally posted by big joe 1212

I threw mine out!

Not smart. It is a sure thing they make you do it, one way or another.

bobbyfk · 03-21-10, 02:54 PM

if you don't mail it back in someone will come to your call you and/or come to your home to get the info from you

INVEGA MAN · 03-21-10, 02:58 PM

I filled out 5 of them. My state needs the money

Slim · 03-21-10, 03:05 PM

Originally posted by Brock Landers

just fill the fukking thing out, it helps your local community get the appropriate representation and tax dollars, you only gain, you do not lose by doing this.

I lose 5-10 minutes.

jjgold · 03-21-10, 03:17 PM

if no name on it just throw it away

Grandmaster B · 03-21-10, 03:20 PM

Originally posted by bobbyfk

if you don't mail it back in someone will come to your call you and/or come to your home to get the info from you

will I have to give them my name when they come to the door?

big joe 1212 · 03-21-10, 03:57 PM

Originally posted by pico

some overpaid gov worker will be knocking on your door in 6 months.

They don't scare me!

don't they have better things to do?