I wonder how many of those opposing census questions will annually volunteer much more private information and their personal wealth to a real evil unconstitutional organization - the IRS. I firmly told her I had no intention of filling out the survey as I felt it was no one's business. This is what made me so suspicious. If you wish to independently confirm that the person at your door is a Census Bureau field representatives conducting a household survey = you can enter their name in the Census Bureausstaff searchwebsite, or contact theRegional Officefor your state. is it market research for business, an academic study, a government program). To sign up for updates please enter your email address. What an imposing questionnaire! Most Black voters disapprove of Florida GOP Gov. Section 3571 and Section 3559, which amends Title 13 U.S.C. But obviously they want to know everything about you. Under the rule of apportionment, Virginia would have been responsible for 30 percent of the tax. why are they taking polls for illegals? Still, some citizens do not answer it. To those who say they can't publish anything like that, I have seen it. This was way out of line and uncalled for! 1. Unreal! i told her no, she kept asking, i kept telling her no and eventually snuck in my apartment when she drove to park. I am glad I am not myself the lunatic fringe. Amazing. Have to love how the government pays people to harass you. So be it. Happy Holidays. On Monday, a worker left a letter at my door advising he would return again. I guess it's too simple, or full of common sense. they have called me several times and asked what I did with it. Uh, no. Non parlo inglese!" I plead the 5th amendment because the government can ask legally, according to the attorneys office, but I can also remain silent legally. Help people, can I really get fined if I don't fill this crap out? I responded to the ACS. Individual businesses, households, or persons cannot be identified in statistics or reports published by the Census Bureau. They only want to know how many people live in the residents. I got the ACS forms and I am scared to be fined. Why am I being contacted again? Maintaining the privacy of your survey answers is important to us. The opt out option is considered an important feature of surveys, especially in email surveys. I received my acs form,filled it out and threw it in the garbage where it belongs. At the moment, I am pretty furious with the current political band of thieves and third world dictators "wannabes" in power. How can I verify that a caller is a Census Bureau employee? Are they too dense to realize that word just means "to count?". Not to mention when the people came to my door I informed them that they were trespassing without proper identification and subject to arrest. I went through this myself and I read a Web forum that spanned several years with posters who had received the form, and what they had experienced. We did not return the census, and received continuous letters and threats. the ACS's questions imply. I didnt think so. Baltimore Community to your survey low to moderate-income taxpayers by taking surveys, you can quick! I got a call last night from the Census folks, wanting to know our birthdays. They have done a great job keeping businesses from behaving unethically, unsafely, and preventing them from attaining wealth at the cost of human life - whether from unfair wages and industrial practices or from the mass-physiological effects (brainwashing) of citizens from the huge-budget video/audio buy-buy-buy television addiction machine, or from the shortening of each human life and the human race entirely that is the natural result of reallocating, changing, destroying natural resources to produce worthless tidbits of crap (no matter how "convenient or interesting or entertaining it may seem in the end it is crap and it won't make you happy or more lovable or life more simple or whatever their marketing department's angle is -- it is just crap that is killing all of us and wasting all those workers' lives). A third "live" call, and I told the caller again that I'd sent it (the Census) in and that I would report this call as harassment. If I received the ACS survey in the mail, I would probably just put down the number of people in my household, but there is nothing on the 10 question survey that any Tom, Dick, or Harry can't find out on the internet quite easily. Then I'll find a place to post it and tweet it to my 350+ followers. I shall be contacting my Senator and Congressman to voice my alarm and concern on another gross infringement of my Civil Liberties. They are the ones making the money tax free - not me. According to the survey, 23% of vehicle manufacturers and suppliers consider relocating production. What you'll need: A credit card. When I got to the financial questions I thought - what?? The Current Population Survey and National Crime Victimization Survey are examples of surveys that include multiple interviews over a period of time. I now have multiple visits to my home every day, followed up by threatening calls with an hour of each. 6 The typical opt out activist is a highly educated, white, married, politically liberal parent whose children attend public school and whose household median income is well above the national average. We offer tips to help you protect your information. Understand that they already have a lot of this info on your tax returns. 3) If by some chance they go for it, ask them the most embarrassing, asinine, or silly questions you can think of. We didn't send in the regular 2010 one and they came by the house. And everyone should have to fill out the same thing-how come I get the long form every time? The Supreme Court in June rejected an attempt by the Trump administration to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census, a much more sweeping and comprehensive count of the American population. Video camera is by the door for the on-site contact which will be next. If you are clear and firm in your refusal they will leave you alone. I assumed I did it wrong, so I filled out the second one and sent that in. I am sickened by all of it. They have all the information they need from the IRS. That didn't stop the harassment, visits leaving notes while I was at work, or conversations asking my neighbors questions about me like I was some criminal or something. It's sent out to about 3.5 million households. From reading here, it looks like disclosing phone numbers is just an additional way of eventually breaking you down. Waiting for their next move. I never did get ahold of the idiot at Commerce- she sure had lots of vacation time. What Percent of the US Population do Doctors Comprise? I looked the form up online and balked at the intrusiveness of the question. I am absolutely livid right now. 10 minutes ago I felt apprehensive. The Streamer Community Survey - developed in partnership with international survey experts PSB Insights - consists of seven questions that provide us with data about different aspects of a creator's identity including gender, race, sexual preference, and ability. The law in Title 13 exists solely for the purpose of being able to print the treat on the forms and to use to intimidate scared grandmothers. I let her know that I understood their game and wasn't going to play, and she said she would record me as a refusal. I am a 64 year old woman, living alone. I watched and saw that she was only there five minutes. Someone said they can find all our info on the internet anyway. To get such insights, here are the steps you need to follow: Set your objectives for the survey. When I saw the personal and invasive nature of recent Census, I was irate. If you need assistance in verifying a Census Bureau survey mailing, call, or in-person interview, contact the Census Bureau Regional Office associated with your state. I will post again if there is further activity. In 1990 I returned the long form and after a couple weeks one of their incompetents showed at my doorstep saying I hadn't returned it. We do not share your information with anyone, including other federal agencies, and do not publish any information about individual households or businesses. don't let them take our rights away even more than they already have. Do some research for "0810" without the quotes and you'll find that OMM no. Stonewall them out. Therefore I respectfully request that you take appropriate measures to end your department's distribution of this survey. They can't really do anything and they certainly aren't going to. Apparently my post office would not send it to me. I received the ACS invasion of privacy letter on my door yesterday. She didn't have the common courtesy to disclose that little fact. The name of my employer, my wages for the previous year, the number of exemptions for my house, my social security numbers as well as those of my dependents, my marital status. Do not give them your info! It is pages and pages of personal questions. Perhaps act so insanely crazy they will be glad to leave. I'm sick of this. In addition to conducting the decennial census count, the Census Bureau oversees surveys that collect information from households, businesses, schools, hospitals, and more. But it did. With its detailed questions about things like income, assets, job status, household amenities, even your commute, the ACS . It's all very true, and very real. And finally, to the person who looked up the Census rep's name then mentioned her husband had called and wanted her to stop at the store so she looked at him in shock? I will not be returning her call. I say "sorry sir no one here is available and you need to leave." 04-13-2021 07:27 AM. Thank you for your interest in the age, racial composition, daily habits, and private information regarding the private lives and private property of the members of my household. If the IRS has no info on you, you're illegal anyway. Two days later, I was standing on my porch. That seems to be the end of it, but only time will tell. Twice, a person showed up at our door. I live in a high-rise condo building (where I rent), so let them come get me. The movement brings together Democrats (46.1 percent), Republicans (15.1 My advice based on our experience thus far -- and I am not a lawyer -- just ignore the calls to the best of your ability, and if you answer by accident, simply hang up without conversation. We will not be participating. I am appalled by the questions asked on the ACS! I was just contacted by a representative for the Census Bureau at my home and asked to answer his questions. But, I still don't have a clue where to send the $100 fine. They again called a few days ago and I answered. But in this day and age, do you really believe by not taking the census that your personal information is more thoroughly protected? I called the number left on the card and told the enumerator the Constitutional, Article 1, Section 2 as follows: "The actual Enumeration shall be made within three years after the first meeting of the Congress of the United States, and within every subsequent term of ten years, in such manner as they shall by law direct.". The second time I got a call, I followed the recommendation of a fellow patriot. Glad I found this thread! so the census workers who say, "if you haven't done anything wrong, just answer," well, people who are doing wrong things don't care about america -- they work for the government. Really glad I found this site. The bad thing is, this is information that is collected by the government. The oath means something to us and I for one am going to continue to tell them to stick it where the Sun Does Not Shine! And if they threaten you, video record all of this exchange. Let them in and then fart really loud. So why do they need how many rooms are in the house, what I use to heat the house, what amount was my electric bill and so on and so on? I told her the story and said I didn't have time for this right now. Also, it can't hurt to tell your representatives. I answered the questions on the Census that are Constitutional, and that is it. No way was I going to submit that kind of info. I am not giving my personal information out to anyone authorized by this government. A concerned citizen. Where does the boundary lie with these obsessive idiots? That hesitancy can be surprisingly stubborn to overcome. So, the government says that it needs to, you know, know what time you leave so they can manage traffic. It's unbelievable that they have the right to do this, on principle alone, I will not. Throw the thing in the garbage, leave on your answering machine for a few weeks, and slam the door in the face of anyone who comes by. The 2022 Economic Census is happening now. Any thoughts? Unlike the every-10-year census, this survey continues all year, every year. I was not in a hurry since I already had done this once. The census asks for the number of people who "stayed at your house on April 1, 2010." Make sure your spam filter doesn't block these opt-out requests. Those of you who are interested just might try at least the internet to find out what this is all about. Bunch of grumpy anti social loners. Since direct taxes must be apportioned based on population, an enumeration is needed to determine the percentage of tax for each state. She informed me if I did not answer her questions, eventually the county sheriff would come. Don't fill it out. The Census Bureau can't issue a fine, they have to refer the case to the Dept. I ignored all of them. The government is over stepping it's boundaries with such personal questions. Tuition and fees plus room and board for a four-year private college averaged $50,770 in the 2020-21 school year; at four-year, in-state public colleges, it was $22,180, according to the College . (I was astonished to note that apparently only about 12,000 households have resisted so far.) About a month ago (August 2010) I received my first ACS phone inquiry. Today, the apparent supervisor came -- in his safety vest and green jeep like a public works person. Actually: for thoe who think you can merely fill out the form and not be called, that's a lie! do we have a hot water heater? Someone brought up a good point, either here or on another forum. This site provides answers about our surveys and who to contact for more information. Know your stuff and don't compromise! We are entitled to "Quiet Enjoyment" of our homes. Action: If many subscribers are opting out because your website isn't mobile-friendly, this is helpful data to share with the folks that oversee your web operations. Other countries pay equally and get that ever elusive socialist universal health care. Explain that their responses will constitute consent to display the video online. I feel like that in itself is an invasion of my privacy. On average, they would prefer to do so half of the time. This is Government out of control. I say, "I don't care who you are. That means *not* having our door pounded on constantly and yelled at that we are violating the law by not allowing these rude, despicable low class jerks into our homes! So keep your information private and don't give in. Follow Up with Respondents. Then you want to threaten with fines? Look it up. The US Census Bureau makes it clear that the American Community Survey (ACS) is authorized under Sections 141 and 193 of Title 13 of the United States Code, and that compliance with the survey is legally mandatory. One of the reasons identified by Fort Carson that soldiers opted out of the vaccine is because it isn't FDA approved. Remember, they work for you, not the other way around. The US government already has all the information they need on people who file their annual income tax. Lumoa. Section 221. I hope this helps. He presented me with an ACS envelope and said a "government guy" had come to school and was having random students fill them out. I'm also going to contact her opponent and see if we can get some action on it for the upcoming debates. She said actually it's mandatory. I did some research over the summer after I found out about the ACS from reading a WSJ article. How many of our signers of the Declaration of Independence would fill out and sign THIS ACS form? But not so with us. Then the phone calls started. I'm a stay-at-home Momma with a toddler daughter. It doesn't do any good to argue with the census taker. I also refused the deputy entrance for the purpose of a census and said that I wished them both to leave as I would not comply. If there was no response by the time we finished our list, we were to call again. I told her actually it's not. If you are thinking about filling this out, don't! Thank you for creating this site and letting me know that I am not alone with receiving these and answering them. The yahoos on the Hill will continue to usurp our rights. they will tell you its the law, but since when do we have to answer to the government who lives in our house and who they are related to and what time we go to work, what time to we return? Quite honestly, you are not that important. 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. The threat is there because it works. I never thought at age 47 that I would ever see our country go this far the the left. Lastly, if you are a proper pet owner, then you consider you dog, cat, etc. I do believe that the census information is mostly kept private though after a period of years or decades, it may become public. You are! To verify that a caller is a Census Bureau field representative who is working on a survey, you can enter their name in the Census Bureau Staff Search, a database that lists name and contact information for all Census Bureau employees. One fact I see missing is that they say you are cheating you state and city out of government funds (our tax dollars). The notices must describe in general terms the bank's information sharing practices. The assertion by census workers that there is a simple fine of $5,000.00 for not providing the info is total crap! The next day I called back and talked to a different agent or whatever they are. The Census Bureau conducts many other surveys that provide information about U.S. businesses and the economy, including the Services Annual Survey (SAS), Annual Retail Trade Survey (ARTS), and Annual Survey of Manufactures (ASM). I guarantee it will be a short and polite conversation and the last time they ever bother you! United we stand divided we fall. The other info that the ACS wants can be obtained from other Departments. After a couple of weeks of harassing phone calls and knocks on my door, I sent the following letter, after which the harassment finally stopped. A sympathizer to the Census said it was to help the government to function. I replied you already have our ages and that we are members of the human race. I plan on turning over any fines or issues to these attorneys I know and I have used them before. Test the survey internally or on a focus group. We do not have to be subjected to this mistreatment, Ladies and Gentlemen!! Average home prices in Australia, which have nearly doubled since the 2008 financial crisis, have dropped about 9% since April 2022. I said that I still respectfully declined the survey. The Founding Fathers wanted the power to stay with the people - but it took a revolution to secure it. Person 48. This survey is intrusive and i will not answer it! The info tells them how many live in a certain area. As she walked away, I told her that her husband Ray just called and wanted her to stop at the store at a location next to her house. i hate these people. She returned the following day. You need to stop peering in my window and you need to leave right away." I would feel dirty if I accepted a job with the census. He said he'd pass that along. No one from the Census has ever e-mailed you - they don't have e-mail and even if they did, they don't have yours. Instead, two weeks later, the supervisor came by, apologized and dropped off the new booklet. Without the enjoyment of this right, all others would lose half their value. [The bracketed words added for clarification], Interstate Commerce Commission v. Brimson, 154 U.S. 447, 479 (May 26, 1894). Nobody is listening -- another reason not to send in the ACS. Oh wait, we have a socialist leader now. Um, no they don't have the right to fine you. Title 13 of the United States Code, however, requires that the Census Bureau keep this information confidential and subjects employees who violate this confidentiality requirement to a fine of up to $250,000 USD, up to 5 years imprisonment, or both. This ACS thing is quite detailed. Fine, sue me, I dare you, but stop holding me hostage in my home. The American Community Survey is an offshoot of the census, but the ACS is done every year. Again, the the next morning, he left papers in my door that were printed off the internet about why the census is important. We do not publish the phone numbers of our field representatives on our staff search website. Thank God I'm not the only one questioning the Constitutionality of this blatant invasion of personal privacy. He had to come through a closed gate. The Census Bureau will not ask you to provide your personal information via email. So that could scare you away from doing the census. A truly honest, upright government does not hire goons and bullies to do any work for them. The survey taker shows up at the residence unannounced to request that the resident comply with the survey or otherwise face potential legal repercussions. We're starved after working all day on our house renovation. 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