I didn't believe him until he showed me the book. Thank goodness for this web site. 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. The Census Bureau states on their website that failure to complete the survey is unlikely to result in such a fine, however. That didn't stop the harassment, visits leaving notes while I was at work, or conversations asking my neighbors questions about me like I was some criminal or something. So why would the government hire a company such as ACS to dig into our lives? Are we going to let this happen? He is a senior in high school and just finished studying the history of communism. I will pay the fine if that is what it takes. and see what they make of that. She left, but will I be hearing from her again? Then two weeks later a reminder to fill it out. What time do the male members of your household go to work? Follow Up with Respondents. You want me to put the popcorn in the freezer?" They are a toothless tiger. But seriously, It's not about conspiracy theories. Sometimes we do follow-up when we have incomplete responses to a survey, or if we have no response, at all. Now I find out he has been to my place of employment looking for me. I told the second person who called me that I had already refused to cooperate with the first person who called. We haven't been bothered since. Ridiculous. It has been more than 40 years since that was done and they do not want any court case to be brought up that can challenge the constitutionality of their threats. Is that something you would want to get into the wrong hands? The Census Bureau will not ask you to provide your personal information via email. We don't have a home phone but I imagine the reps will get hold of our cell numbers? Thank you for your interest in the age, racial composition, daily habits, and private information regarding the private lives and private property of the members of my household. There are friends who ask me if I want to put up with the harassment from the government -wouldn't it be easier to just give in and give the information to them? Do you think Cass Sunstein knowing how many people, of what age, have physical and emotional disabilities is for the benefit of your family? I got no answer. I love my country and I'm proud to be an American. We did not return the census, and received continuous letters and threats. In addition to conducting the decennial census count, the Census Bureau conducts various surveys that study households, businesses, schools, hospitals, and more. Or maybe they're going to start sending happy birthday cards to everybody soon. Got this survey in the mail and opened it and started reading the questions and couldn't believe it I was so pissed off, it's really none of their business. This survey is intrusive and i will not answer it! So that could scare you away from doing the census. If I received the ACS survey in the mail, I would probably just put down the number of people in my household, but there is nothing on the 10 question survey that any Tom, Dick, or Harry can't find out on the internet quite easily. Say no to everything. I received a phone call from the bureau asking me to read them the info because there were only two days left to respond. We do not have to be subjected to this mistreatment, Ladies and Gentlemen!! If they harass you with phone calls change your number before they do the census and keep it unlisted. We mailed in a partially filled out surveys with no birthdays or claims of citizenship (the Arizona authorities can't ask if someone is illegal, according to the feds, so neither can the feds ask me.) We will ask the rep to make it clear what will happen if we don't answer the survey, then verbally accept the consequences. After giving it some thought, I felt compromised by the invasive questions asked, and decided that my right to privacy was surely being violated. She said they don't do that. And I did so right away. 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 contacted an attorney's office on my questions and objections to see if they were valid and what the legal interpretation was of the constitution and the US code. They can have my age, race, sex and opinion about corruption in government. Person 22. Person 48. If you are with a congressional office or have not yet found a resolution to your concern, contact the Office of the Respondent Advocate. I am a tax paying, hard working citizen, who would die fighting for my country and my rights, but didn't our forefathers already settle this fight? We are all Americans of the human race. 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. Although Mark xxxxxxx, the field representative, was professional, thorough and pleasant enough, Ive requested the Bureau cease these harassing efforts a second time during the phone call after he visited my home. (We filled out and mailed our census form as soon as we received it.) I never did get ahold of the idiot at Commerce- she sure had lots of vacation time. I feel like that in itself is an invasion of my privacy. Well it started for me. This is Government out of control. give me liberty, or give you death as the old saying goes! she wouldnt tell him who she was and kept insisting to come in. Summary of Findings. Why am I being contacted again? We are all empowered, so we need to get together to sue! I'm glad they didn't refuse to answer such personal questions as name and age. The next day I called back and talked to a different agent or whatever they are. i get home don't even get out of the parking lot, she pulls up. It is just easier for them to get it this way. A week later, the same worker showed up and said it was my last chance or I could be fined and possibly jailed. We change so quickly now compared to 40-50 years ago. And it is supposed to be maintained private otherwise the census worker can go to prison or be fined or both. Shame on you! On 22 September 2006, the American Broadcast Company (ABC) reported that, since 2003, the Census Bureau lost or reported stolen over 200 laptops and numerous handheld and portable data devices used by survey collectors. Do i have a Fifth amendment right not to incriminate myself? I remember the paperwork that I signed, highlighted the fact that it was a temporary position with no benefits of any sort. Search the Census Bureau Staff Directory to find the contact information for . Even the IRS does not ask such personal questions as to how our private lives are lived each day. Since when has the Federal government come to my door or anyone elses and said "We want to help you get your road paved" or any other helpful act, and then asked me for my help by filling out a form to prove the necessity? The last time I looked, American's had the right to privacy. After a couple of weeks of harassing phone calls and knocks on my door, I sent the following letter, after which the harassment finally stopped. 1:40. I plan on turning over any fines or issues to these attorneys I know and I have used them before. This is a very big, complicated country we live in. I am glad I found this site. This is such an invasion of privacy. As she walked away, I told her that her husband Ray just called and wanted her to stop at the store at a location next to her house. We did not support and defend the Constitution for this crap. Honor opt-out requests promptly. Just perfect for making and uploading videos to YouTube and the news agencies. I grabbed the handle and slammed the door shut. OK anon75478: Then you won't mind answering these question will you? You have a file and they are trying to use changes in your life situation to justify government programs. By the time the phone calls started I had researched the ACS and knew what the game was and that the threat of fines was bogus. I answered nothing else and therefore did not lie on a government form. I left all of the other personal and private questions in the survey unanswered. We do not live in 1930's Germany but you sure can't tell by reading the questions on this form. I'll be laughing when funding for social programs and highway repair funding is cut in your area because you refused to answer simple questions that can not be connected to you. At first, I completed the survey, sealed it in the envelope, and then did not send it. If you have additional issues or concerns that are not addressed above, please contact the Office of the Respondent Advocate. I agree with telling I live here, how many live here, as it's just counting folks to help with how many people have how many reps in congress and Senate. Don't be rude to the people who are sent out to your house because you think you're too "special" to answer your census. Cowards! Got a phone call wanting the birth dates. When a citizen does not answer the ACS within 30 days, a second ACS form is automatically mailed. Did the Census Bureau contact you about participating in a survey? It is SBO-1 (Survey for Business Owner and Self Employed) and states that it is mandatory per Title 13 USC. Is the enemy offshore or some creep in a bloated Federal Dept we don't even need? We've had non-stop, unannounced visits by the same census taker, who continues to drive-by the home multiple times during the day. Thank you, fellow Americans! I told her actually it's not. You send it in it could become public information. --Lazarus. What? So go ahead and fill it out 235. 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 like the idea of the videocam. Uh, no. She said OK, left and then returned again within five minutes, saying it was her job to help me fill it out. It's paranoid people like you all who cause your communities not to get the funding they need. Outraged in Maryland. Spending good taxpayer dollars on another social joke. A previous post said this is the American Communist survey. The 2020 Census, or decennial census, recently took place. Have no fear. We have always taught him not to talk to people he does not know and never give out information. Be advised that no matter how intensive your efforts become, nor what kind of fine, penalty, prosecution or imprisonment you may wish to threaten, I, as a free American citizen, will not allow any agency of this government to demand, under penalty of law, that I disclose private and personal information about the members of my household. The rule embodies two principles - notice and opt out. After the first couple of letters I received I started getting harassing phone calls from them. Well, I will just have to wait for the "or else" because I will not be a robot for this government, asking when I go to work or who are all the females in my house with ages and names. Person 33. Just one question, what could the $1 billion could have been spent on other than conducting a poll? Would you believe they just called again? No need to respond to the intrusive survey. Thank you to this site and to all those who have posted comments about the survey. The next day, a woman came to my gate and was asking me to fill out the form with her. A final note to those of you who are, or consider yourself Republicans: ACS after initial testing, "went national" in 2004. I found out on a different blog that the OMB# on the front of my ACS is expired. This is about a rental property that is currently empty and was on April 1, if that really means anything. Section a authorizes every 10 years starting April 1. We need to ban together and not cave in on this. 241, 250, of all the rights of the citizen, few are of greater importance or more essential to his peace and happiness than the right of personal security, and that involves, not merely protection of his person from assault, but exemption of his private affairs, books, and papers from inspection and scrutiny of others. And as to the types of questions that can be asked, the only limit is that they can't be of a religious nature. What things do we never ask for? This is all bull. But I hit the brakes big time when they ask for your birthdate, among other garbage of race, sex, etc. I even downloaded a sound bite that said this number has been disconnected and is no longer in service. I have therefore included both Article 1 section 2 of the US Constitution, and the US Supreme courts decisions in upholding the right to privacy. I told her I wasn't interested. Life is too short to be so mad about insignificant things. Thesis: It is best to be professional and courteous when speaking in person and on the phone to the ACS representatives. this person got in the building somehow! I am looking into who passed legislation to approve this questionnaire. I told her not to come back or I would spray her with my garden hose. Analyze the responses. That's when I lost my patience and said "Look pal, you're here to count people right. the ACS's questions imply. Before acting on these general principles, you should hire a lawyer licensed to practice law in the jurisdiction to which your question pertains. Thank God I'm not the only one questioning the Constitutionality of this blatant invasion of personal privacy. I did not send it back, I received another and still did not fill it out. On saturday he returned but I did not answer the door. I think someone should have a web cam ready when they come to the door. this is absurd. Salesforce. Documents received by the couple from the bureau also tell the couple that they are legally obligated to. Have you ever filed taxes? A location-based community survey is restricted to a particular geographical location like a neighborhood or a single zip code. I started researching and am grateful for the advice by others here and on other sites. To sign up for updates please enter your email address. according to the constitution it limits the government's ability to do anything but enumerate. The first two (18 U.S. Code 3571 and 18 U.S. Code 3559) simply deal with classifications of federal offenses and associated fines, but contain no reference to the census or American Community Survey. I too am going to do the same. And, while it asks a lot of personal questions, your answers can help the government decide how to distribute hundreds . Where does the boundary lie with these obsessive idiots? During the last month since I received the first one, I've had many many phone calls from someone asking for my husband and saying he is from a veteran's charity. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. The U.S. Census Bureau randomly selected your household or business through a process of scientific sampling. The slippery slope stops here. Since then, I have received four phone calls from the US Census Bureau. I'm sorry you feel the need to spread such fear and lies. So glad I found this site. Led by lawmakers with a 'limited government' worldview, the U.S. House of Representatives has voted three times since 2012 (including this past spring) to let Americans opt-out of answering the ACS. Since many citizens lack basic knowledge of our Constitution and federalist system, they are easily manipulated by media and academic elites who tell them that judges are the absolute and final arbiters of US law. Nobody should answer the ACS survey. Now who you work for, when you go to work, how much you make; is all stored in a government database. This country will see a revolution of the people one day, hopefully sooner than later. I do not think I should have to give out that kind of information. they will tell you its the law, but since when do we have to answer to the government who lives in our house and who they are related to and what time we go to work, what time to we return? But not allthat other information. If they refuse, call 911 and report a hostile trespasser. I don't answer the door to anyone who comes. I am standing firm this time. Still standing on my porch, I watched her drive back by my house when she left. Every year, the U.S. Census Bureau contacts over 3.5 million households across the country to participate in the American Community Survey. For example, lets say in 1790, two years after the ratification of the Constitution, Congress prepared a budget and decided to impose a direct tax to raise the needed revenue. 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 hate these people. I don't even tell my grown kids this much information. Emails from the Census Bureau will have instructions or information to complete a survey online, by phone with a Census Bureau representative, or by paper. Then you want to threaten with fines? 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!!! Finally, she said I am not answering anymore questions and they left her alone. Fix this problem, fix that, insure this, promise that, but do it without any info, just throw a dart and hope for the best, then when it fails we'll have someone to blame it on, but it won't be our fault! Its about an obnoxiously intrusive survey, based on a lie about fire stations and such, done in a not so anonymous manner, by people who are often temporary workers and thus lack accountability for the privacy of the information they take. You are! I am with all of you that it is all wrong and will not return the form. If threatened with a fine or even prison, I will say, "Bring it on!" The notices must describe in general terms the bank's information sharing practices. He told me that my info was not received and that he would be sending it back out in the mail. If the stories in this thread are true, those census workers are scum. They have also threatened to fine or jail me. Your responses to a survey represent your household or business and others like yours and cannot be replaced by simply selecting a different household or business. I was out in my yard and she was yelling at me from a distance. Beyond that, please cease and desist all further efforts to gather personal and private information about the members of my household, it will not be provided. According to the survey, 23% of vehicle manufacturers and suppliers consider relocating production. It's 1984 - no wait, I mean 2010. I'm fed up with the ACS and all their nosing in my business. There is no legal obligation for you to answer their questions. i wish i still had my camcorder so i could do like the person said. 1. Lastly, if you are a proper pet owner, then you consider you dog, cat, etc. Ct. 524,and it cannot be too often repeatedthat the principles that embody the essence of constitutional liberty and security forbid all invasions on the part of government and its employees of the sanctity of a mans home and the privacies of his life. 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. If someone knows where in the constitution it states this, please share. Filled out the short form minus birth dates. He wanted my son's name and address. (Don't worry there are no cops or former cops that are census workers. A few visits to my door that went unanswered, a few letters filled with empty threats, and after a month or so, and it all subsided. Rather, the data we collect is only used to create statistics. And, based on the Census, Virginia had 30 percent of the population of the United States. 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