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Pastimes : U.S. Census 2000, Good, Bad, or Ugly? -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Starwalt who wrote (1)	3/18/2000 8:13:00 PM
From: c.horn	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 23

I threw mine in the trash. I'm going to send them a piece of paper with a "1" on it. That's it..<ggg>

To: Starwalt who wrote (1)	3/19/2000 12:57:00 AM
From: faqsnlojiks	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 23

Art Bell has been complaining about this exact thing (the length of the long form) for the last several days on his radio show. And I agree with him. The point he makes is that the 4th Amendment to the Constitution guarantee's a citizen's right to privacy. A census is also in the Constitution, but is supposed to be just a "headcount" (sorry, I don't have the specific language of it). He says he'll just fill out the questions he wants to fill-out, and if they want to fine him the $100, they can go for it. Do you know how they determine which form you're responsible for filling out? Is it just "luck of the draw"?? -Joe

To: Starwalt who wrote (1)	3/31/2000 1:58:00 PM
From: Shawn Donahue	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 23

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? $______________ eagleforum.org