I don't want abuse from anyone, least of all from those who were once subject to the people and who now act as if they are the elite. And my financial business is my business, provided I pay my bills and taxes which I do. It's is reminiscent of Hitler's rise to power. Surveys may generally be completed online, by mail, in-person, over the phone, or some combination of these methods. Yeah right! Ignore any paperwork they send you, hang up if they call you, demand they leave your property if they come to your home. 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. I refused to answer these as these are not required. First time around it ended with phone calls and then they I was given a $25 gift card at the Home Depot. 67% of consumers and 74 % of business buyers say they'll pay more for a great experience. One week later, we got two more phone calls in one night because I hung up on the caller and he called back 20 minutes later. I've received two of these obscene forms and I do not to answer any of the questions printed thereon. I filled out the decennial census. Good grief! This page links you to information about our surveys, frequently asked questions, and the people to contact if you need help. Its as if this part of the government wants to create dirt on someone if they can find it! I threw them off my property. Mine went in the shredder, and I ignored the phone calls. The American Community Survey is part of the decennial census, and replaces the census "long form" that previously was sent to a percentage of households once every 10 years. Research brought me here. She left, but will I be hearing from her again? The census taker left a note me a note today. Look it up. The American Community Survey is sent out to roughly one in 40 people every year, which adds up to about 10,000 people annually just in Tulsa alone. Just open the door, answer their questions, and they will forget about you and your insignificant existence for another 10 years. The calls stopped and no one ever visited. I ignored her as I was outside with my kids. He came by every hour starting at 6 Thursday. I never will. Don't be afraid. I hope you folks do not live in my county or state. A census employee went to my neighbor's house, asking for my age, birth date, etc. They are discussing tax records with our neighbors? what the hell??? Back in 2003 or so we also received a very long census questionnaire, with information I did not want to publish. Your name, address and phone number (front cover of the ACS), 2. I didn't sleep well last night worrying how my civil disobedience might cost me dollars and jail. None of this would be possible without your participation. I have contacted all of my federal and state Representatives and it is time they passed a census privacy act. At the time of the survey . Mailed it in. Someone brought up a good point, either here or on another forum. Everyone tells me to throw it in the trash! We will not be participating. They have no authority to uphold the ACS laws and they WON'T take action b/c they KNOW if this survey got out in the media it would be eliminated by public outcry. Americans must answer U.S. Census Bureau survey by law, though agency hasn't prosecuted since 1970 Bob Cole, who hosts Austin radio station KOKE-FM's weekday morning show, said on the air Jan. 7,. Well, I wonder what he's thinking now. why are they taking polls for illegals? It's been an easy decision for me. Follow-up can occur in-person, via mail, or by telephone. I've been harassed by phone at night and Sundays. This United States Supreme Court case has never been overturned. Isn't this trespassing? First survey last month. I too am going to do the same. Despite this request, my wife has subsequently been visited by an unannounced and uninvited representative of your Bureau, and I was later telephoned by him. It feels good to see so many of you willing to take a stand against this invasion of privacy. ACS has only been going since 2005. He ignored the legality but admitted there were corporate sponsors involved. The census man came to my house eight times, two of which he sat in my driveway for a total of 50 minutes. In addition to the decennial census count, the Census Bureau also manages many surveys that provide valuable information for the country on a variety of subjects, including education, health care, crime, housing, employment, and government spending. It is community based, and an effort to get away from the biased media to get the truth from people in the area it applies. this census is complete crap and an invasion of my rights a a citizen. And if I were paranoid, I'd be accusing the census takers of taking my new baby's ss card that has still not arrived in my hands in four months! Yet, he also said that the American Community Survey is continuing. First of all, get a clue! But I can promise I'll promptly feed it to my hungry paper shredder. Last year I was hounded by these people and they are back I am so glad I did not answer or call or contact them I cannot believe this information is relevant for city planningthe person above said it best. The Economic Census and other business surveys are authorized under Title 13. Also, it can't hurt to tell your representatives. I was just contacted by a representative for the Census Bureau at my home and asked to answer his questions. By collecting this data, we can study the differences in creator experiences . There is only a theoretical possibility that they could fine you. I'm contacting my congressman on this ACS issue today. If you give them a little info they will keep at you until you give in. Respond today. I have one final question for anyone who thinks this is just an overreaction to a few census questions: If George Bush and Dick Cheney were sitting in the White House, and Halliburton was storing the data, would you still feel the same way? Objections to the ACS include the personal nature of some of its questions and, despite government assurances to the contrary, associated confidentiality issues. I just had hip surgery, when the buzzer rang this evening (Saturday 6:30p.m.) I would like to recommend an alternative method of dealing with "census workers" who show up at your door to harass you for information. an American Patriot. There's no excuse for making a living out of trying to intimidate American citizens and using lies about the law to create a threatening and harassing atmosphere on one's own private property. About a month ago (August 2010) I received my first ACS phone inquiry. She stated that they lost it. I love hearing this we live in the greatest country. For our government to function basic knowledge about the country as a whole, and individual states is required. To posters 190 and 191: Thank you for your input and advice. I hope it's not too late for us. I personally do not want to answer because it's just a habit but if they did catch me off-guard, I would probably give them an answer of some sort (like I am a boyfriend who is watching my girlfriend's house while she's away with the peace corps for six months and that I already answered the census for my home a few blocks away). When approached by census officials I will state that my religious beliefs prohibit giving any information beyond my name and the number of people in my house. Even the IRS does not ask such personal questions as to how our private lives are lived each day. I will not submit. I told them they were barking up the wrong tree and they need to follow the U.S. Now they called again and wanted to ask these questions over the phone. First, it may get lost or stolen and second, you don't know who these people are that you are giving it to. We said in Boyd v. U.S., 116 U. S. 616, 630, 6 Sup. The ACS purpose is to collect demographic data only. I might have to go outside and see if Big Brother is installing hidden cameras. They only get idle threats. Condos hire people inside the condo as census people. I informed my employer that I will not answer the ACS, that I filled out the Census, and that is all they get. "The American Community Survey (ACS) is an ongoing survey that provides vital information on a yearly basis about our nation and its people. Fine. THE American Community Survey may be the most important government function you've never heard of, and it's in trouble. So this is where all of your Constitution quotes mess up. If we don't stand up and protect our rights we will lose them b/c the gvmt is all too happy to take as many away as possible for their own benefit at our expense. For the first time in the 25-year history of AmCham China's business sentiment survey, a majority of responding companies said China is no longer seen as a "top three investment priority". I am becoming more and more ashamed I fought for this newly founded socialist government. Again, we refused and she threatened their fine. I am sickened by all of it. Apparently there are quite a few people who expect miracles out of thin air. She said she would mark me as "refusing" and I said fine and hung up. I gave only the necessary information for an actual enumeration of my household. Maintaining the privacy of your survey answers is important to us. Bottom line: we are supposed to give private information to individuals who are part time, temporary employees of Uncle Sam, the ACS seems to be confused about what they have and have not received and the US Postal Service seems not to be working either. I vote, and if the politicians do not honor their promises when they get into office, I'm sure Uncle Sam couldn't care less about what my area needs either. so i will protect myself and my privacy and never give in just for the fact its my right!!!!!!!!! You have a file and they are trying to use changes in your life situation to justify government programs. I don't get mad about much but privacy is basic American. A truly honest, upright government does not hire goons and bullies to do any work for them. Standing up for my rights in L.A. Why not just give em complete BS answers. That alone, in the wrong hands; is reason NOT to respond to such a blatant abuse of power. i am not in their rat race, and i do not answer to their color coded political designations. Protect your privacy. My husband sent him away as we were eating. Your participation is critical. You have to pay $2 for the online opt-out and $3 if you mail in the form. That's when I lost my patience and said "Look pal, you're here to count people right. But the Supreme Court is not supreme over the other branches of government; it is supreme only over lower federal courts. we need to stop fighting and come together, reminiscent of the black panthers and Raymond Washington. In summary: All banks must develop initial and annual privacy notices. Cowards! *Respondents may Reply "Stop" to opt out of receiving text messages. We do not have to fear picking up the phone or answering our door. I was really hoping she would stick around and argue with me some more, I was kind of of enjoying it because I knew there wasn't anything she could do. The reason she looked at you in shock is because her husband didn't know she was there - she'd be fired on the spot and fined if she told her husband that. My husband and I now know what we will do when a rep shows up at our door. This makes no sense at all. Came back the very next day, and told my husband that he has full authority to open it and if we don't comply then we will be fined anywhere from $100-5000, and the marshal would be accompanying him tomorrow to arrest my husband if we don't comply. Those of you who are interested just might try at least the internet to find out what this is all about. Person 48. One fact I see missing is that they say you are cheating you state and city out of government funds (our tax dollars). If that thing were to get lost or some person where I mailed it, there's a lot of things that I don't want them to have. The ACS is conducted in four different ways via internet, mail, telephone and in-person interviews. I have half a mind to call the local news media and tell them this story. The next day I got an e-mail saying that the "government guy" was OK with it and that I should return the form. 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. Bunch of whiners who think the world revolves around their little lives and have paranoid conspiracy theories from watching too much TV. Horrible, and a total violation of my rights across the board. United we stand divided we fall. Different people call at all hours and they block the name and number. 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. Well, it's just arrived in the form of a mail packet that asks volumes of personal, none of your business information. This is about a rental property that is currently empty and was on April 1, if that really means anything. Just throw the census form in the trash. We need to stick up for our rights. Don't get mad because many of us don't want to fill out the form. The BIG 2010 census count is coming soon. And those people were gathered up and sent to internment camps. Keep your posts coming! Just slam the phone or door on them. We have received 3 demands from the Census Bureau. She returned the following day. It's an invasion of privacy. There are free opt-outs for caregivers and those with a deceased relative. I said, what makes you think I'm going to turn over my personal information to a total stranger knocking on my door. I set it aside. We've had non-stop, unannounced visits by the same census taker, who continues to drive-by the home multiple times during the day. Thanks! ), What in the world is wrong with you people? When they arrive on your property, order them off your property. However, we will make it quite clear we will accept the risk and continue to take this stand. From (original) Poster 188: Knock on wood, the phone calls seem to have stopped. I would never be pleasant with someone who intentionally makes a living trying to make my life unpleasant. no one here is related etc., etc. I really like what anon18185 did, about looking up the census person and finding out information about them and not have thrown away the census questionnaire. I ignored all of them. Isn't this harassment? If anyone would love to start a case action in this matter feel free to get a hold of me. Pericles, 460BC. I am a law abiding American citizen, tax payer (working 2 jobs) and a registered voter, not a criminal or bum or illegal immigrant living off the tax payers. The survey taker shows up at the residence unannounced to request that the resident comply with the survey or otherwise face potential legal repercussions. I am glad I am not myself the lunatic fringe. Are we going to let this happen? I am absolutely livid right now. I filed my taxes, all the information they feel they need to know is there. Let me get this straight: we cannot ask an illegal alien for papers because of racial profiling but we can try to force american citizens to fill out the ACS which has profiling information in every question? Perfect. Remember Germany. 3. But not so with us. I clearly refused the first polite guy who called and then more firmly refused the stern woman who called next. There are two main ways to offer opt-outs to users. Not to mention when the people came to my door I informed them that they were trespassing without proper identification and subject to arrest. I completed the survey. Publication of the new marital data is anticipated in late 2009. The government has no right to know this personal information and that she could leave. I say, "I don't care who you are. She left. No one from the Census has ever asked for your social security number - perhaps someone *posing* as a Census Field Rep. did, but not an employee of the Census. Bunch of grumpy anti social loners. Three days later, the supervisor came out. This is Big Brother keeping an eye on the revolution. good thing inflation is under control and gas prices are not skyrocketing for no reason, and unemployment figures are under control, that they have nothing better to do than harass an honest hardworking taxpayer. We don't have a home phone but I imagine the reps will get hold of our cell numbers? The chamber even voted in 2012 to eliminate the survey altogether! I won't either. On saturday he returned but I did not answer the door. Now they harass us all of the time. They can't really do anything and they certainly aren't going to. But obviously they want to know everything about you. It may take up to 48 hours for the changes to go into . I have received two of them so far in January 2010 and I am ignoring both. I thought Hitler was stopped. And how do they fine/prosecute a person if "answers" cannot be used in court or obtained by law enforcement? I also mentioned that unless a US Marshal from the Justice Department accompanied him, I would simply ignore him and would call the police if further harassed. Get over yourselves. Just because some bureaucrat says that U.S. Code, Title 13 makes the American Community Survey legal and enforceable, the test of time will surely prove that it is not. Rather, the data we collect is only used to create statistics. The misinformation spewed from people here is laughable. They must have found it because I heard no more but neither did I get an apology. I told the lady that I regarded the ACS as some kind of personal info fishing scam by criminals masquerading as the federal government and again stated that I had more than Constitutionally complied with the short form questions. But please do not chastise me for maintaining my personal and family privacy and refusing to respond to an unconstitutional intrusion into my personal affairs. With a president and congress that constantly lie about everything, how do they expect me to believe that the information on the Census form is truly confidential? Now, do we all agree that harassing people is against the law??! I thought to myself, now they are going to harass them. This crap has been going on for almost a month now! I told her the story and said I didn't have time for this right now. Due to a likely technicality, I received this, with the wrong address. They were expected to decline another 9% this year, according . After reading the notes on this site, I decided - ACSdestination, shredder. Too late I read the comments about this article and I got a phone call from the ACS. Documents received by the couple from the bureau also tell the couple that they are legally obligated to. A couple were friendly; one sounded very "authoritative" and intimidating. I will sleep well tonight. You may be visited by someone from the Census Bureau working on one of our surveys. I have contacted The American Center For Law and Justice. And everyone should have to fill out the same thing-how come I get the long form every time? I never have, EVER owned an apartment or resort. The info tells them how many live in a certain area. Learn more about about the opt-out and how to properly . No thanks, poster 188. My advice based on our experience thus far -- and I am not a lawyer -- just ignore the calls to the best of your ability, and if you answer by accident, simply hang up without conversation. don't let this happen! 1388. That resulted in a letter from the director assuring me of privacy, etc. Did not need the closing statement. Click Unsubscribe at the bottom of an email. We change so quickly now compared to 40-50 years ago. The Census Bureau uses sampling methods to select households that represent a cross-section of the population of the United States. Most Black voters disapprove of Florida GOP Gov. Browse our topics and subtopics to find information and data. What the hell are you mad about? I'm paid 400 goats and a chest of elderberries in barter for my services. I filled out my form sent it back and now i am getting harassed by the census bureau calls of at least eight a week! They DO go away. I will report her actions to our manager and possibly to her supervisor. But it hasn't ever needed to be collected by a government agency that is supposed to serve WE, the people and then threatens us with fines, treating good citizens like criminals (I thought counting people was like one, two, three, four,?). The Supreme Court upheld that against Bill Clinton's attempt to implement statistical sampling for the 2000 census. I suppose if they have the info to redistrict, they have all the info they need. Ideally, you want to let them know what type of action you'll be taking, or how their opinions made a difference, with a follow-up email or a community briefing. I got a call last night from the Census folks, wanting to know our birthdays. This second survey is going right in the burner. The regional offices are responsible for all data collection, data dissemination, and geographic operations under a new service area boundary. "I'm afraid my trees are eating the elephants, now." You can also contact your local Regional Office. But remember some of these folks have children to feed, too. I am glad I found this site. I did respond to the regular census and regret answering all of those questions. Any opt-out mechanism you offer must be able to process opt-out requests for at least 30 days after you send your message. About one month later I received a phone call from a supervisor. And if said "enumerator" doesn't like it, tough! I like the idea of video taping them and guess I will charge up the old video camera. Today another call demanding to know my name and telling me I would be fined. do i have right to due process? I have a few ideas to annoy them: Answer the door buck naked while eating a piece of chicken. If you have questions regarding the Census Bureau, data products, or general information call the Census Bureau Customer Service Center at 1-800-923-8282. That's a load of crap. If you don't care about america and freedom then you stand by and say nothing when you see tyranny, then congrats. There, I think I got my point across. I got another call tonight, but was not here to take the call. What time did this person usually leave home to go to work last week? Every method was applied using two sets of adjustment variables: basic demographics (age, sex, race and ethnicity, education, and geographic region), and a more extensive set that included both demographics and a set of variables associated with political attitudes and engagement (voter registration, political party affiliation, ideology and The questions in this survey were originally asked in the census long form sent to 1 out of every 6 households during the decennial census. How can I verify that an email or text message from the Census Bureau is legitimate? I did call the police on them. I can just feature a call stating: If you can't walk up and down stairs, maybe we should think about asking if you are a useful citizen and do you need to be wandering around loose. I first starting receiving these things by mail like 4 years ago. They insisted that the ACS did not receive it and wanted the information again. The ability of our federal government to properly train temporary, and permanent, employees in PII and cyber security are not well represented in recent historical accounts. Turns out, the worker knew where my husband works and called him there shortly after. I remember the paperwork that I signed, highlighted the fact that it was a temporary position with no benefits of any sort. They will report any threats or harassment (allegedly), so be careful how you respond to them. The US Census Bureau did randomly select addresses across the country to receive the survey. Have to love how the government pays people to harass you. Your participation in a Census Bureau survey is critical, and your response to the 2020 Census cannot replace your answers to these surveys. I never thought at age 47 that I would ever see our country go this far the the left. Your participation is critical. The provision for the Census is found in Article I, Section 2, Clause 3 of the Constitution. I'm sick of this. On the first occasion, the guy produced a badge and said he would like to come in and talk to me. I told her to get a US Marshal with a warrant. As a result of widespread concern and perhaps out of frustration with the survey, several websites have been set up to provide public forums for recipients of the ACS. Census employees never ask for social security numbers or full financial disclosure. The rule embodies two principles - notice and opt out. Nineteen percent said they would like to telecommute full-time. More money from the government for that extra lane of highway to make my commute faster. By a Census Bureau field representative who provided you with a letter or brochure. Participants were 77% female and . I have yet to fill one out. That hesitancy can be surprisingly stubborn to overcome. I included a note with the returned survey stating that I would continue to refuse to answer these additional questions as a matter of principle, and I requested that no phone calls or visits to my home be made by your agency. I will not be returning her call. Public servants are just public burdens and every time their benefits cost more I have to pay for them and I don't even have any myself!!! With two teen daughters, I don't want anyone having any extra information. Whose damn business is it if I own my house and whether I have a mortgage? so the census workers who say, "if you haven't done anything wrong, just answer," well, people who are doing wrong things don't care about america -- they work for the government. Two weeks later, I received a second call from a different zip code with another lady asking if I still had the ACS form. i told her no, she kept asking, i kept telling her no and eventually snuck in my apartment when she drove to park. Non parlo inglese!" I will pay the fine if that is what it takes. Just perfect for making and uploading videos to YouTube and the news agencies. We received the form last spring. Thanks to all of you for your comments. I told her actually it's not. Yet, it seems lately that these rights are being taken from the American people. In 2000 I placed a large sprinkler by my front door. Keep your cool and you'll be fine. I would personally love to sit and watch hours of this kind of stuff. When we allow them to manipulate us, we turn into "sheeple.". Ask yourself this question. I don't even tell my grown kids this much information. My husband said he is going to start asking them the personal questions and leave it at that. I made the decision right then and there that I would not respond to an ACS survey under any circumstances. Granted, I'm sure they can find it, but the census would have had to use some powers beyond their department to find it, since I intentionally left that form blank on the 2010 census. I filled out the Census form this year and still, someone came to our door. I am not saying that the US government would or could ever go to this extreme but, for the purposes of garnering ever more political power and authority over the citizenry, I have no illusions about how far this government will go. Since the threats appear to completely empty then at this point the consequences are null and void. We do not share your information with anyone, including other federal agencies, and do not publish any information about individual households or businesses. I will not answer the questions on the ACS. ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. At this point, according to the Census Bureau, a non-respondent has a 21% chance of being personally visited by a survey taker. Uh, no. she said go ahead i'll wait. all this while he was getting ready for work. If they refuse, call 911 and report a hostile trespasser. Continued refusal may lead to additional visits by a supervisor. Baltimore Community to your survey low to moderate-income taxpayers by taking surveys, you can quick! P.S. I may not bother with this anyway. 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., The power to make laws concerning the Census is restricted to the actual enumeration.. Is that something you would want to get into the wrong hands? This also happened the last time. The Census Bureau will not ask you to provide your personal information via email. They can send me the 2010 census with their 10 questions that I am required to answer and I will. This "business" and "government" is not happiness. Within Are You in a Survey? 10 minutes ago I felt apprehensive. Clearly our government is out of control by trying to intimidate citizens to comply with this survey. Anyone who took the time to actually read the ACS and understand how sensitive this information is and how unsecured it actually is would join in the outrage and demand that it be given its proper burial in the grave of horrible bureaucratic policy. Three times they sent people to our door, and three times I walked out the back door, and turned on the water. Other than that, the sky is the limit. Your response to the 2020 Census cannot replace your answers to these other surveys. Lock And the Justice Dept is not going to spend time on this. So they bully and threaten and use fear to scare people into compliance. 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