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[millieshops]

I can't think of a better way for planners to get info so government can function. Ideas?

[NoelSeven]

On 1/10/2015 circles said:

On 1/10/2015 ROMARY 1 said:

They should all be short forms. Why target certain folks with long forms? All short forms is much less discriminatory. More equal. p.s. I helped a senior neighbor around the corner fill out her long, long form (years ago). My gosh............they wanted to know just about everything. Her electric/gas bills expenses per month, etc. I'm thinking that if they want to help all seniors and others, they should just advertise it on TV and have them apply for assistance.

that's what my form wanted to know....how much money comes into the house...what I get for s.s......what is my rent...am I on any assistance....how much is my gas and electric bill...how many rooms in my place...I was expecting them to ask what their size was and then I would have to get out my tape measure....ridiculous!!!!

God help me if I owned my own home I would have to give the lot size, too....I guess I would have to get a surveyor out here....lol....

what business it of them how much my utilities are...will they be picking up the tab...asking way too many questions that are none of their business...

oh, I forgot...they wanted to know if I had a phone and if it was from a cable company or whatever...also did I use a laptop....tablet...etc...and does it get internet and how did I get that service....what a bunch of K R A P.....

The census presents a profile of the people in this country and changes in demographics. Such as church attendance, party affiliation and the divorce rate. It is important to know what's going on and where.

[circles]

On 1/10/2015 NoelSeven said:

On 1/10/2015 circles said:

On 1/10/2015 ROMARY 1 said:

They should all be short forms. Why target certain folks with long forms? All short forms is much less discriminatory. More equal. p.s. I helped a senior neighbor around the corner fill out her long, long form (years ago). My gosh............they wanted to know just about everything. Her electric/gas bills expenses per month, etc. I'm thinking that if they want to help all seniors and others, they should just advertise it on TV and have them apply for assistance.

that's what my form wanted to know....how much money comes into the house...what I get for s.s......what is my rent...am I on any assistance....how much is my gas and electric bill...how many rooms in my place...I was expecting them to ask what their size was and then I would have to get out my tape measure....ridiculous!!!!

God help me if I owned my own home I would have to give the lot size, too....I guess I would have to get a surveyor out here....lol....

what business it of them how much my utilities are...will they be picking up the tab...asking way too many questions that are none of their business...

oh, I forgot...they wanted to know if I had a phone and if it was from a cable company or whatever...also did I use a laptop....tablet...etc...and does it get internet and how did I get that service....what a bunch of K R A P.....

The census presents a profile of the people in this country and changes in demographics. Such as church attendance, party affiliation and the divorce rate. It is important to know what's going on and where.

what business it of theirs if I am divorced or not....how is that going to help my community....

[ShowMe]

I haven't received anything to fill in and return. But, I don't have anything to hide.......

[ROMARY]

I agree, Noel and all. But, shouldn't everyone have the same form in order for the census to be completely (more or less) accurate? I really don't understand (in my mind) the accuracy if/when not everyone receives the same form.

[ROMARY]

Let's just say, by sheer luck, that the long forms were sent to primarily non-divorced, wealthy people. Wouldn't that throw the accuracy in that area off? Consider all variables. Just curious.

[NoelSeven]

On 1/10/2015 ROMARY 1 said:

I agree, Noel and all. But, shouldn't everyone have the same form in order for the census to be completely (more or less) accurate? I really don't understand (in my mind) the accuracy if/when not everyone receives the same form.

[Toppers]

I filled out the long form at least twice, to my recollection.

Other than that, it was the short form. During the last census, we got the short form and filled it out and turned it back in.

The long form is a hassle, but it does benefit your community if you fill it out.

[Clover29]

On 1/10/2015 scotttie said:

Hi Circles,

I get what you are saying.

If I remember correctly the last time there were some questions on there that were none of their business.

How many people are in your household is sufficient.

Well, they need to know the ages of children so they can plan ahead for building (or closing) schools. How many cars tells them if they need to spend money on roads, or public transport. Lots of the questions have a purpose and aren't just prying.

[PAX]

On 1/10/2015 circles said:

On 1/10/2015 Georgie the 5th said:

On 1/10/2015 circles said:

I will ask this....does EVERYONE have to fill these out....do they go after anyone who does not.....and you know there will be many who won't....I just feel like its a scare tactic for those of us who have filled them out before...and those who don't....nothing will come of it...

I understand what all of you are saying and I wish I felt better about this but I have so much anger in me right now...and I can't seem to shake free of it...even though I did fill it out and I will mail it Monday....

I do appreciate all the info you all have provided....

If you're that ticked off don't send it.

no, can't do that....don't want to be arrested...I am too old to sit in the clink....(73)....lol

I hardly think the feds will throw a 73 year old woman in the clink for failure to fill out a census form.