Fine, sue me, I dare you, but stop holding me hostage in my home. Would you believe they just called again? What? If you receive a survey or a letter in the mail from the Census Bureau, the envelope contains certain information that may help you verify its legitimacy. I remember the paperwork that I signed, highlighted the fact that it was a temporary position with no benefits of any sort. I don't even tell my grown kids this much information. Do they ever stop with this? You also will be asked a few additional questions about your age, race, occupation, hours of work, and educational attainment, among other things. I just thought I would throw that out there! At this point, according to the Census Bureau, a non-respondent has a 21% chance of being personally visited by a survey taker. I don't believe the ACS should, or has the right, to require more. What I want to know for sure is: Can they make, force, and punish you for not filling out this thing? anon77096: Why would anybody want federal funding for anything? Why does the Census Bureau conduct all these surveys? She said actually it's mandatory. She left, but will I be hearing from her again? Different people call at all hours and they block the name and number. He was very surprised. Whom do I contact if I have additional questions, recommendations, or issues? I tossed out both copies of the ACS long form. He came to my door anyway. Nothing illegal about that! If all they want is a head count, all they have to do is count social security numbers! I told him if he was good at counting, he could try counting my angry rottweilers as he ran for his life. The census person came back by a week later. Ridiculous. This is how those rich people are rich, those "powerful" people are "powerful", and those happy people are happy. It's now the end of Jan. 2010 and I just received my second ACS form. As soon as they identified themselves as being with the Census Bureau, I quickly informed them that I sent it in. I even gave them the date I mailed it on. So hesitantly, I began to fill it out. And it is supposed to be maintained private otherwise the census worker can go to prison or be fined or both. For more information about completing a particular survey, you can search the Census Bureauslist of surveysand read more about what your options are for responding. I just got my request from ACS today, late july 2010. This page links you to information about our surveys, frequently asked questions, and the people to contact if you need help. I also feel for the ones who fought and died for us, who spit in their graves. I will not be giving some 18 year old pimple face unemployed moron my personal information. We sent in the form with the number of people, then called the girl who left a note on our door. Ask yourself this question. I had the misfortune of getting an ACS survey a few years ago. I emailed my Congressman (John Larson, CT) twice, over a month ago, but he (and/or his staff) has failed to reply by e-mail or phone. The next day, a woman came to my gate and was asking me to fill out the form with her. I ignored the phone when it rang. If one of these goons shows up at your door you should immediately get out your camera phone or camcorder and put it right in their face and turn it on. Of course I had, but she got snotty like I was lying and said we would have to fill it out over again right-here-right-now. I intend to scan the thing and email it to everyone I know, plus my congressman and senators. TheAmerican Community Survey (ACS)is the largest survey conducted by the Census Bureau and has taken place every year since 2005. I filled out the Census form this year and still, someone came to our door. What Percent of the US Population do Lawyers Comprise. So when/if I get a visit, I can inform them of this. Unfortunately, the second time my husband gave in, as he felt we would get fined and was tired of the threats. 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. Years ago someone told me that the information can be used in a book (that may or may not be in your library) that is published showing where you work, how long you lived at your residence, etc. I've received two of these obscene forms and I do not to answer any of the questions printed thereon. I have a five year old. Further, congressional rules on enforcement were controlled by the Republican Congressional Committee overseeing Census Bureau Operations, when the Republicans controlled congress. You don't want your personal information in some library, online or in an archives someday do you? If the government really wants to know your personal stuff, well they don't need the few benign questions answered to find you. They were expected to decline another 9% this year, according . We are still Americans and do not need to share personal information against our will. Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP). Well, our credit cards, social security numbers, and who knows what else, are now being used by illegal aliens and fraudulent companies. This is proof that the government of the USA is anything but the servant that it was created to be. The state police will show up and *escort* them off your property. Now there was the random insanely long, for one out of four, which I think is totally unfair. At the time of the survey . Search the Census Bureau Staff Directory to find the contact information for our employees. I have the kind of front door that has a small window near the top and if people stand on their toes they can peek into my living room. Person 48. Pew Research Center has deep roots in U.S. public opinion research. Staff Directory. I would personally love to sit and watch hours of this kind of stuff. I'm a stay-at-home Momma with a toddler daughter. Go Tea Party! So before you go crying about your rights being violated, try actually reading the document that has given you these rights. You can find no instance of someone being 'required' to respond, or being fined for not doing so. To verify that someone who has texted you is a Census Bureau field representative, you can enter their name in the Census Bureau Staff Search, a database that lists name and contact information for all Census Bureau employees. I work for one of the phone centers for the Census Bureau. As long as there are enough people who didn't fill out the census? I threw them off my property. But VERIFY viewer Brenda said she recently received a letter claiming to be from the Census Bureau for something called the "American Community . I've been harassed by phone at night and Sundays. I did not send it back, I received another and still did not fill it out. There, I think I got my point across. Click Unsubscribe at the bottom of an email. I have had them endlessly harass me on the phone after I filled the form out two times and talked to someone they sent to my door. What the hell was someone on Obama's team thinking about? The census collectors or enumerators can ask for some sensitive and detailed information, such as salary or income. Section 221. then maybe somebody will get the hint that we don't want our lives invaded. I first starting receiving these things by mail like 4 years ago. The ACS is better than a surveillance on the American family. If you have an account, you can also sign in and go to My Account, then scroll down to Emails and Newsletters. Your participation is critical. There are free opt-outs for caregivers and those with a deceased relative. The first phone call was late December and was not answered. Today another call demanding to know my name and telling me I would be fined. This is a very big, complicated country we live in. Got a phone call wanting the birth dates. It is SBO-1 (Survey for Business Owner and Self Employed) and states that it is mandatory per Title 13 USC. I firmly told her I had no intention of filling out the survey as I felt it was no one's business. This country will see a revolution of the people one day, hopefully sooner than later. In three weeks they should mail me a duplicate form. I can go on the internet and find more about you then anything the census is looking for. Section (d) authorizes every 10 years starting 1985. Because of a physical, mental, or emotional condition, does this person have serious difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions? There should be a law against this. Got this survey in the mail and opened it and started reading the questions and couldn't believe it I was so pissed off, it's really none of their business. I thought the purpose of census was for representation purposes. You are only required to do that once every ten years (in years that end in zero). Thank you, Poster 188. I just left a "Tea Party" I found out I'm not the only 1 that was asked to fill out two census forms, one asking me if I could go up and down stairs, how long it takes for my husband to go to work, how does he get there,how many rooms is in my house, do I have flush toilets, what kind of health insurance, how much is my house payment, insurance on my house, do I have insurance, etc. I said I did not need any help. He claims we need to answer the long form the ACS, etc. The last time that happened was more than 40 YEARS ago. I did some research over the summer after I found out about the ACS from reading a WSJ article. 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.) how the hell does she know me and what i look like, she's never been to our door yet. This ACS thing is quite detailed. Maybe that is why only one out of every 480 people receive it. I too am grateful for this site. Seemed like they try to collect more info than they need but will give in if you call them on their crime. Let this letter be the third request that you respect my privacy and my requests. With the census bureau losing over 600 laptops, and the current abuses of power, I see no reason to give out the information that they are asking. Title 13, U.S.C., Section 182, authorizes the Census Bureau to conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual surveys to furnish more timely reports on subjects covered by the economic census. But, (knock on wood again) no visits ever occurred (yet that is). Glad I found this thread! Whats the names and ages of all the female members of your household? This information helpspolicymakers, local officials, companies,and organizations to understand and assess the resources and needs of people, places, and businesses across the country. At the moment, I am pretty furious with the current political band of thieves and third world dictators "wannabes" in power. The first way is a pre-emptive opt-out in which users can uncheck a marked box or otherwise undo a confirmation in order to indicate that they are not interested in the activity you're presenting them. Do some research for "0810" without the quotes and you'll find that OMM no. Get over yourselves. I shall be contacting my Senator and Congressman to voice my alarm and concern on another gross infringement of my Civil Liberties. And so is mine. Where did they get the data? My husband said he is going to start asking them the personal questions and leave it at that. Today I received a notice in the mail from the Census Bureau Director, Robert M. Groves, advising me that next week I'll receive a 2010 Census form in the mail and would I fill it out and mail it in promptly. I immediately informed him that on the advice of counsel I was refusing the survey. I was told that they get thousands of calls per day of people complaining about the ACS. Then the phone calls started. It is just easier for them to get it this way. The info tells them how many live in a certain area. The census is unconstitutional - read the enumerations - and the amendments already cited. It has been more than 40 years since that was done and they do not want any court case to be brought up that can challenge the constitutionality of their threats. Then I whistled up the dogs who escorted him tenderly to his car. I am a retired airline captain and a former captain in the U.S.A.F. I have worked as an enumerator. she wouldnt tell him who she was and kept insisting to come in. 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