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Readers Respond: Will You Fill Out the Census 2010 Form?

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Yes

The doubters above me, strangely enough, seem to be opposed to receiving fair political representation in Washington and in their state capitals. That's their choice. But I don't intend to give up my voice.
—Guest Arbutus

Confidential?

@trobster, who said "No one protects citizen confidentiality better than the Census" Tell that to all the Japanese Americans who were rounded up in World War 2, based on their census replies. It's only confidential until someone says it isn't due to a national emergency or other excuse.
—Guest moop

Census 2010

The sole reason for the Census as outlined in The Constitution is for the allocation of Representatives in the House of Representatives. This means that only population is pertinent. I believe that any questions beyond the number of persons in your household violates the Fourth Amendment. In other words, it constitutes an illegal search and seizure. I may very well stand up for this belief and pay my $100 fine instead of answering all the questions. Here is the link that gives the penalties for not answering all Census questions. http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/13/usc_sec_13_00000221----000-.html
—Guest Citizen

No

I am 57 years old and I have never complied wtht or filled out the census form. Reason: Its simple, I value my privacy.
—Guest No

happy to

Having the Census info is useful. I'm not gonna be one who doesn't bother to add to the database.
—ogdendunes

Duty of citizenship

It is our constitutional duty to do so. Not that I am a thoughtless clone, but I do support the Constitution.
—Guest mapczar

filling out my census form

The Census is extremely important in so many ways, can't imagine NOT filling it out
—Guest pennylane1493

Are there consequences to not filling it

I'd rather not fill it out, but are there consequences for skipping it?
—mblessing

Curiosity

I wish to see what it is. Details and subjects. Thanks
—Guest Moshe Weisselberg

Of course

No one protects citizen confidentiality better than the Census
—Guest trobster

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