*Medical accuracy is not specifically outlined in state statue, rather it is required by the New Jersey Department of Education, Comprehensive Health and Physical Education Student Learning Standards. He didn't know what to think about that (needed to check the law), and took no action. Thank Gosh, I documented every call and person I spoke with. This info is also for the number of State Senators and Congressmen. We have starving, homelessness, government corruption. To the small minority who have sneered at me and closed the door, get some help. So be it. Thomas Jefferson. To posters 190 and 191: Thank you for your input and advice. I've been in some pretty terrifying situations and I don't scare that easily. If they want more personal financial information, then I suggest they get it from the IRS. Let's see how much they like it. If, as you say, all of this info can be found online already, then get it online, without my help. I see no reason to comply. But please do not chastise me for maintaining my personal and family privacy and refusing to respond to an unconstitutional intrusion into my personal affairs. It is so obvious that the same person keeps responding over and over here. I am only a man, a man who believes in his liberties and will stand against this government crap! Don't be rude to the people who are sent out to your house because you think you're too "special" to answer your census. I am not giving my personal information out to anyone authorized by this government. To all the census takers who have the nerve to put their 2 cents here to tell us how safe it is, why don't you also post your personal information for us? on the back it says dec 31 2011 is when approval from OMB expires. I suspect the caller will hang up and take you off the list. Thirty-six states and the District of Columbia allow parents to opt-out on behalf of their children. I then slammed the door shut. Not about us - about adjoining property! I then yelled at him to "beat it" - (since he could see me and it was obvious that I knew he was there.). I upgraded my cell phone to one that I can take video with and that has a large memory. 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. I ignored the phone when it rang. Maintaining the privacy of your survey answers is important to us. I don't see what the big deal is. If people answer the survey maybe they will get the funding to have proper educational programs. The efforts to secure a response to ACS seem fairly on the mark, but the point that seems most lost here is that households chosen for ACS are just part of a statistical sample that is representative of the country as a whole. They are instilling fear. Quid pro quo," then slam the door in their face. For information on a specific survey, please visit the list of surveys or contact the Census Bureau Contact Center to speak with a representative who can assist you. she wouldnt tell him who she was and kept insisting to come in. I have worked as an enumerator. I do not think I should have to give out that kind of information. I was willing to answer the survey at first - thinking it would just be a headcount but then I saw the rest of the questions. So get a clue, and if you are so upright and truthful, use your real name. Led by lawmakers with a 'limited government' worldview, the U.S. House of Representatives has voted three times since 2012 (including this past spring) to let Americans opt-out of answering the ACS. Somewhere in the process we got some messages on the answering machine asking us to call their 800 number and refer to our "case number." To get such insights, here are the steps you need to follow: Set your objectives for the survey. I did call the police on them. I have a five year old. It is pages and pages of personal questions. It's been an easy decision for me. I want to put it in the woodstove and make my house a fortress. If at some point they insist you are declining, plead the Fifth Amendment. I've been through it. 12286: Don't worry, and don't respond. Any thoughts? Ignore any paperwork they send you, hang up if they call you, demand they leave your property if they come to your home. To anon89810: I am all for taking action against them. If the IRS has no info on you, you're illegal anyway. And you just know that if I answer a survey about college, they will just send me another next year and keep tracking me. They have also threatened to fine or jail me. My sister and I are fuming over these forms. They have came to my door unannounced on many occations. Oh wait -- the U.S. postal would never misdirect mail. The Census Bureau's annual American Community Survey found 295,000 households in the Boise region as of December 2021. ACS is relatively new, it has merely replaced the "long form," as it was known, of the decennial census, which has been around for a very long time, and asked similar questions. But VERIFY viewer Brenda said she recently received a letter claiming to be from the Census Bureau for something called the "American Community . When I mentioned the threat of a fine to the last caller she seemed horrified that I would accuse her of that and went out of the way to state that she didn't bring it up. What Percent of the US Population do Teachers Comprise? The census asks for the number of people who "stayed at your house on April 1, 2010." I told the second person who called me that I had already refused to cooperate with the first person who called. I have contacted the media (Fox News), but no one seems to be covering this. A few days ago had a census worker knock on my door. The American Community Survey is an Orwellian overreach of federal powers that should be resisted by Americans. Unbelievable that she is now spying on us. Wound up yelling at anyone who would speak to me and finally the harassment stopped. I don't know why someone said the country is going too far to left. And I say that is the point -- I do not want my state or city dependent on big government this is socialism and pork barrel out of control government spending. Don't touch them and if they do touch you, even slightly, fall down and don't get up until an ambulance arrives. The Census Bureau takes measures to reduce the number of surveys you may be selected to participate in, but it is still possible that you could be selected for more than one. I'll pay the fine if I have to, but I'm not going to let them bully me into submitting to their scare tactics. In the case of direct taxes (a direct tax is a tax on property based on ownership), this provision requires Congress to apportion the tax among the individual States based on population.
This information helpspolicymakers, local officials, companies,and organizations to understand and assess the resources and needs of people, places, and businesses across the country. I get hourly calls during the week. Don't you think someone high up already has their * in a wringer over that? We are so fortunate to live in this country. we have every right to keep our privacy!!!! And a law without consequences is no law at all. To Opt-out (unsubscribe) from an email communication: Click the unsubscribe or Manage your subscription preferences link present in the email as shown in the following image. We need to stick up for our rights. We refused to give information on the cell phone several times. It's unbelievable that they have the right to do this, on principle alone, I will not. Information from the survey generates data that help determine how more than $675 billion in federal and state funds are dis Continue Reading 3 So when/if I get a visit, I can inform them of this. And, if the above comments stated that he can find all the info on the internet, then by all means find it, and leave me alone. I received your American Community Survey some time ago, and shortly thereafter returned the survey, including only the information you are authorized to collect, and I am required to provide, per the requirements of Article I, Section 2, Clause 3 of the United States Constitution, that is, the number of persons in our household, for the purposes of proper apportionment of our US Congressional representation. ACS was conducted vigorously and continuously during the presidency of George W. Bush. I did this and then disposed of the form. A mortgage deduction should indicate I own a house; a 1099 with either unemployment compensation or reported income would indicate whether I am unemployed or self-employed. Wow! Oh wait, we have a socialist leader now. My hubby has served this country for over 30 years, we are about to retire and what a lovely retirement gift we are receiving (NOT)!.Harassment, compliments of the government, just lovely (NOT). Although an intrusive visit would make my blood boil, I would suggest a similar strategy for visits if possible. The IRS has all my income info, and frankly, it'd take me hours to look up all the financial info they want (monthly mortgage, gas, electric, utility bills.) Don't believe that the government does not already know exactly where that money is needed. The census cannot ask or get your social security number in any way and you can supply any name you want. LOL. Nineteen percent said they would like to telecommute full-time. I have not had the privilege yet of receiving the census form but I'm sure I will soon. its no joke. Then they came to my door while I was out of town and left me a note with their name and number. When neighbors gave them basic information, apparently the census taker then discussed the fact that they'd looked into tax records for "the residents of our home". this stupid stupid government and all its crap we have been harassed over and over and over and today again. Now, do we all agree that harassing people is against the law??! This second survey is going right in the burner. They say they are from the U.S. Dept of Commerce. Section a authorizes every 10 years starting April 1. The census collectors or enumerators can ask for some sensitive and detailed information, such as salary or income. Let me get this straight: we cannot ask an illegal alien for papers because of racial profiling but we can try to force american citizens to fill out the ACS which has profiling information in every question? I pay my taxes honestly, obey the laws of the land, don't speed, don't spit on the sidewalk and I will always open the door for a lady. I'm sick of this. You may also receive a reminder letter from one of our Regional Offices or the Census Bureau headquarters in the Washington, D.C. area. Let's see if she comes back for her shower. In three weeks they should mail me a duplicate form. Filled out the short form minus birth dates. I agree with telling I live here, how many live here, as it's just counting folks to help with how many people have how many reps in congress and Senate. I guarantee it will be a short and polite conversation and the last time they ever bother you! Person 18a. The most aggressive "ally" nation caught spying on the United States is Israel. do i have right to due process? Just one question, what could the $1 billion could have been spent on other than conducting a poll? Commission, 32 Fed. This is about a rental property that is currently empty and was on April 1, if that really means anything. 3. Census workers are trying to do a decent job like everyone should try to do. Look Since 1968, this volunteer-based program has helped nearly 50 million low to moderate-income taxpayers on., 550 . As one responder put it, if you only want to know the number of people, then what does race have to do with it? But I guess they probably figured that out, so decided to send it to only 2.6 percent of the population at a time. Isn't this harassment? I noticed a car pull up to my neighbor's house. He was shocked and said it was required by law. I told her the story and said I didn't have time for this right now. When I got the second form I mailed it back stating I filled it out already and do not need to fill it out again. One of the three enumerators did canvass my neighbors and got hold of one of them, who tried to call me and advised the census people were looking for me (I did not return the voicemail). I called his supervisor. We have 273 people living in this house with no plumbing, I go to work at 2 a.m. and get home at 2:30. When they ask for race, that's what gets me. Now who you work for, when you go to work, how much you make; is all stored in a government database. I insisted that the little brownshirt leave and go look in the mailroom because I was not going to do it over again-like I have nothing better to doshe said I was in BIG trouble because she could FORCE me to do it over. Thank God that we still live in a country where we can still tell a thug where to go. Kilbourn v. Thompson, 103 U.S. 168, 190. Section 3571 and Section 3559, which amends Title 13 U.S.C. Seemed like they try to collect more info than they need but will give in if you call them on their crime. Originally, I sent in the census form for the property stating zero occupants, then was called by a Census worker. You will not be fined. Thank you for your time and attention to this, and I expect this matter to be closed. We will ask the rep to make it clear what will happen if we don't answer the survey, then verbally accept the consequences. Launched initially as a project focused primarily on U.S. policy and politics in the early 1990s, the Center has grown over time to study a wide range of topics vital to explaining America to itself and to the world.Our hallmarks: a rigorous approach to methodological quality, complete transparency as to our methods, and a . Thank you, fellow Americans! We randomly sample addresses in every state, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. We received the form last spring. First from a phone bot then yesterday a phone call from a real person. Now there was the random insanely long, for one out of four, which I think is totally unfair. My paper shredder has been complaining of hunger, so I'm going to feed the "survey" to it when I receive it in the mail next week. The movement brings together Democrats (46.1 percent), Republicans (15.1 Tell me, if you were in charge of managing a company and you asked your staff for information so you could make an important decision and they could not answer any questions, how long do you think it would be before a major problem arose? Then you want to threaten with fines? Keep liberty free and stand up for your countries constitutional rights. I know that some of you were harassed by the census folks. Is there anything I can do about this? When I did return it, I left off my personal business. I took the job because it pays really well. The first phone call was late December and was not answered. Since the Constitution established a federal government of limited enumerated powers and that document does not grant them the general power to request the information, I am under no constitutional obligation to provide it, and therefore refuse to answer the ACS. I told her actually it's not. We are all Americans of the human race. I thought to myself, now they are going to harass them. I told her again that I already gave the required info by law and there is no reason to give all that other information. 1. Thanks Mom, for teaching me a little Italian. This tool helps you do just that. At least they are working instead of collecting welfare checks. Locating the areas experiencing the most significant challenges and directing additional attention - including new resources - towards them could result in meaningful reductions in homelessness. Unreal! I am an American and this country is no greater than any other. 2) Explaining that you will answer one personal question for every personal question they answer on camera. I gave them my name and not much more. The courts have held the Census form is not a constitutional invasion of privacy and is allowed per the constitution itself. I said if this "government guy" wanted to talk to me, I would immediately reserve my right to remain silent until I was represented by counsel. 65% of companies measure NPS compared with 44% that measure CSAT and 14% that measure CES. Three days later, the supervisor came out. I am just not going to answer any questions. It's not good politics. give me liberty, or give you death as the old saying goes! consult the state boards of medicine and nursing about issues related to access to and the quality of anesthesia services in the state, determine that opting out is consistent with state law, and determine that opting out is in the best interests of the state's citizens. Please show me where the US Census Bureau was given the right to fine you or even where they are mentioned in these laws? If you have questions regarding the Census Bureau, data products, or general information call the Census Bureau Customer Service Center at 1-800-923-8282. They gave up on me. I will give the information to those who really need it to improve my neighborhood, city, county, etc. It is a violation of Federal law and they can fine you up to $5000 for refusing to answer questions. I replied you already have our ages and that we are members of the human race. What time do the male members of your household go to work? 67% of consumers and 74 % of business buyers say they'll pay more for a great experience. I am getting bothered by the census people now and what really annoys me to death is that I look all over the place and see all these people with basement apartments making tons of money off the books.
Ultimately, you might just need to either answer the census to get them to stop coming or, as an alternative, make up answers to protect your privacy. So give them a call or send an e-mail and see if someone there can help stop the phone calls. Publication of the new marital data is anticipated in late 2009. You send it in it could become public information. I plead the 5th amendment because the government can ask legally, according to the attorneys office, but I can also remain silent legally. 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. I clearly refused the first polite guy who called and then more firmly refused the stern woman who called next. I have half a mind to call the local news media and tell them this story. Smile. I still am in my boxers since I just woke up and surely was not prepared for a slew of questions from this guy who was getting paid my tax money to invade my privacy). Most people then get instructions to complete the ACS online. I got another call tonight, but was not here to take the call. You are not the property of business or governments you are continually the result of your feelings. And if said "enumerator" doesn't like it, tough! Don't be paranoid, it's only a few questions a lot of people already know about you anyway. They are not better people, more deserving, more intelligent, more experienced they didn't know "how" things were going to work out they just knew they would. A truly honest, upright government does not hire goons and bullies to do any work for them. The letter accompanying the census form indicates it's used to decide how many representatives each state has in congress, and how much money my 'neighborhood' receives from the government. The calls started today. A final note to those of you who are, or consider yourself Republicans: ACS after initial testing, "went national" in 2004. "is your name blah blah blah?" While I also oppose the Census form being sent out, -anon70698, the number of representatives and taxes will be determined by the number of people in the area is what Article I, Section 2, Clause 3 of the United States Constitution is about. How do I know my information is safe? But I hit the brakes big time when they ask for your birthdate, among other garbage of race, sex, etc. I hope this helps. The Census Bureau does not hire temporary workers to collect data for the American Community Survey. I like the idea of the videocam. So glad I came across this website while researching whether or not I had to respond to this stupid ACS I just got in the mail. My husband said he is going to start asking them the personal questions and leave it at that. I have a nice little digital camera that makes high-definition video. How long it . He told the guy to just make something up. Im not and if their track record is any benchmark, nobody should. OK then, so why waste my time asking questions? Last night I found an envelope on my door from a census taker. but who gets the census??? This is how those rich people are rich, those "powerful" people are "powerful", and those happy people are happy. Three times they were soaked standing at my door. All information that you provide in a Census Bureau survey or census is used exclusively to create accurate, relevant statistics about the nations people, places, and economy. If they come and announce who they are, I'll simply start yelling, "Non parlo Inglese! I feel that a class action lawsuit should be started. This is out of control. 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. Uh, no. My 15 year old son was home at the time of the census worker stopping by. I guess it's too simple, or full of common sense. On Monday, a worker left a letter at my door advising he would return again. Someone brought up a good point, either here or on another forum. Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP). I also feel for the ones who fought and died for us, who spit in their graves. Americans must answer U.S. Census Bureau survey by law, though agency hasn't prosecuted since 1970 Bob Cole, who hosts Austin radio station KOKE-FM's weekday morning show, said on the air Jan. 7,. I'll be laughing when funding for social programs and highway repair funding is cut in your area because you refused to answer simple questions that can not be connected to you. Perfect. Other articles have slanted this to be a case of "men marrying into money. Just slam the phone or door on them. At the moment, I am pretty furious with the current political band of thieves and third world dictators "wannabes" in power. Please meet, call write your congressperson to recommend that they sign on to this legislation, and get rid of this ridiculous intrusion of government into your private and personal affairs. Wake up America! Just say, "I respectfully decline." I asked my accountant about them and he recommended not to fill them out. Why would anyone want to "help the government function" (interfere in our private lives)? ACS is really not worth losing any sleep over. I just had hip surgery, when the buzzer rang this evening (Saturday 6:30p.m.) It is simply nobodys business. The Census Act of 1976 specifically prohibits the use of statistical sampling in the creation of congressional districts. 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. So, basically, he screwed the taxpayers because he keeps a log of minutes and gets paid for the time. For this census at least and I assume for the 2010 Census the initial person that will come to your house, if you did not fill out the form, is just a normal citizen with a temporary job as an "enumerator". What was this person's total income during the past 12 months? I will sleep well tonight. she said go ahead i'll wait. all this while he was getting ready for work. In addition to conducting the decennial census count, the Census Bureau conducts various surveys that study households, businesses, schools, hospitals, and more. God bless you for creating this site! I had already been a victim of identity theft. I repeatedly told her that I gave the legal information I am required by law and that is how many people live here. The census guy showed up here. But it hasn't ever needed to be collected by a government agency that is supposed to serve WE, the people and then threatens us with fines, treating good citizens like criminals (I thought counting people was like one, two, three, four,?). One week later, we got two more phone calls in one night because I hung up on the caller and he called back 20 minutes later. If I have 1, 2 or even 3 people in my house, that is all I need to give. The law does not say you have to answer their questions (so don't). With Halloween right around the corner, how about scare the crap out of them. I got the ACS forms and I am scared to be fined. Go Tea Party! I don't bother to answer my phone unless I know who it is. What a bunch of paranoid people you are. Since direct taxes must be apportioned based on population, an enumeration is needed to determine the percentage of tax for each state. I am currently working for the Census as an enumerator. Title 13 section 141, subsections (a) and (d) authorize surveys. At first I thought this was the census under another name, then as I read it I could not believe how invasive it was. You also will be asked a few additional questions about your age, race, occupation, hours of work, and educational attainment, among other things. If you have an account, you can also sign in and go to My Account, then scroll down to Emails and Newsletters. 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. We haven't been bothered since. I want to thank you for this site and for all of the posters sharing their experiences and offering insight and information. What is the legal authority for conducting this survey? He ignored the legality but admitted there were corporate sponsors involved. Just perfect for making and uploading videos to YouTube and the news agencies. Read the Constitution. Well its going to get colder before I give them the info. One month ago, I received a letter stating that the census was coming. Opt Out Meaning Example They want me to call an 800 number to give them my personal info. Many people I know who voted for this man are now regretting it. i respect my government and i am proud to be an american, but since when is it any of their business if i have a hot water heater or how far i travel to work? First survey last month. Being able to have the best information available in targeting a potential market based off this information is invaluable. No way was I going to submit that kind of info. He harassed her a little and had fun with it and she was on her way. 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