Starwalt,
If the information on the long form is really needed, why are only 1 in 6 being sent the long form? Is this just like the luck of the draw that Republicans seem to get with the IRS audits? And who but a burgler would want to know when you leave for work every day? :) Here are some of those intrusive questions that are being asked, from a site that seems to have some good articles on the subject:
WHAT THE CONSTITUTION SAYS ABOUT THE CENSUS
(Article I, Section 2, Clause 2)
"Representatives and direct taxes shall be apportioned among the
several states which may be included within this union, according to
their respective numbers. . . . 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."
HERE ARE SOME OF THE NOSY QUESTIONS ON THE
CENSUS 2000 "LONG FORM" SENT TO 1 IN EVERY 6
HOUSEHOLDS
Because of a physical, mental, or emotional condition lasting 6 months or
more, does this person have any difficulty in doing any of the following
activities:ÿ
Learning, remembering, or concentrating?ÿ ÿÿ Yes ÿ No
Dressing, bathing, or getting around inside the home? ÿÿ Yes ÿ
No
At what location did this person work LAST WEEK?
(If the exact address is not known, give a description of the location such
as the building name or the nearest street or intersection.)
How did this person usually get to work LAST WEEK?
a. What time did this person usually leave home to go to work LAST
WEEK? __________________ ÿ
b. How many minutes did it usually take this person to get from home to
work LAST WEEK? __________________
INCOME IN 1999
Wages, salary, commissions, bonuses, or tips from all jobs
$_______________________
Self-employment income from own nonfarm businesses or farm
businesses, including proprietorships and partnerships
$_______________________
Interest, dividends, net rental income, royalty income, or income
from estates and trusts ? Report even small amounts credited to
an account. $_______________________
What was this person's total income in 1999? $_______________
Do you have COMPLETE plumbing facilities in this house, apartment, or
mobile home; that is, 1) hot and cold piped water, 2) a flush toilet, and 3) a
bathtub or shower?ÿ
ÿÿ Yes, have all three facilities ÿ No
What are the annual costs of utilities and fuels for this house, apartment,
or mobile home?
Electricity $______________ÿ
Gas $______________ÿ
Water and sewer $______________ÿ
Oil, coal, kerosene, wood, etc. $______________
b. How much is your regular monthly mortgage payment on THIS
property?ÿ $______________
What is the value of this property; that is how much do you think this
house and lot, apartment, or mobile home and lot would sell for if it were
for sale? $______________
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