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<blockquote data-quote="slsh" data-source="post: 585515" data-attributes="member: 8"><p>Since Jesse Jackson Junior is yet another criminal politician from IL (sigh), I am not currently represented in the House, but my 2 Senators got the following email.</p><p></p><p>Dear Senator:</p><p></p><p>I have just received my second ACS, having placed the first one in a pile of junk mail since I participated in the decennial census and couldn't imagine what the Census Bureau would want with me in 2013. Upon opening my second copy, I am absolutely horrified that the Census Bureau thinks they have the right to request this information, with the intimidating phrase (in all caps and bolded) on the front of the envelope that "YOUR RESPONSE IS REQUIRED BY LAW."</p><p></p><p>My initial response to the survey was that it was a scam. Who in their right mind would ask these questions and expect answers? Well, apparently it's my government. </p><p></p><p>I fail to see how the number of marriages I have had will contribute to the stated purpose of the ACS, i.e. "help decide where new schools, hospitals, and fire stations are needed" or "develop programs to reduce traffic congestion, provide job training, and plan for the health care needs of the elderly." Ditto my mortgage info, insurance info, income, utility bills, and whether or not I have indoor plumbing/stove/refrigerator/sink with a faucet/etc. </p><p></p><p>This is an utterly *inappropriate* questionnaire. I understand there was an effort last year, I believe in the House, to end this survey. I don't see where it went any further, but.... seriously? I really find it appalling that I am "required by law" to provide such personal and irrelevant information to any government agency. While I realize there are more pressing issues requiring your attention, I do think it might be cost-saving to scrap this ridiculous program.</p><p></p><p>Sincerely,</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="slsh, post: 585515, member: 8"] Since Jesse Jackson Junior is yet another criminal politician from IL (sigh), I am not currently represented in the House, but my 2 Senators got the following email. Dear Senator: I have just received my second ACS, having placed the first one in a pile of junk mail since I participated in the decennial census and couldn't imagine what the Census Bureau would want with me in 2013. Upon opening my second copy, I am absolutely horrified that the Census Bureau thinks they have the right to request this information, with the intimidating phrase (in all caps and bolded) on the front of the envelope that "YOUR RESPONSE IS REQUIRED BY LAW." My initial response to the survey was that it was a scam. Who in their right mind would ask these questions and expect answers? Well, apparently it's my government. I fail to see how the number of marriages I have had will contribute to the stated purpose of the ACS, i.e. "help decide where new schools, hospitals, and fire stations are needed" or "develop programs to reduce traffic congestion, provide job training, and plan for the health care needs of the elderly." Ditto my mortgage info, insurance info, income, utility bills, and whether or not I have indoor plumbing/stove/refrigerator/sink with a faucet/etc. This is an utterly *inappropriate* questionnaire. I understand there was an effort last year, I believe in the House, to end this survey. I don't see where it went any further, but.... seriously? I really find it appalling that I am "required by law" to provide such personal and irrelevant information to any government agency. While I realize there are more pressing issues requiring your attention, I do think it might be cost-saving to scrap this ridiculous program. Sincerely, [/QUOTE]
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