2010 Census

I already filled out my census form and mailed it today. I don't feel it's an invasion of my privacy. People who don't want to fill out their forms I think are a little paranoid of government. (Not that I blame them for the most part, but not this.)

Yes, I will fill out my census paperwork as soon as I get it. It is the only way for my community to get the funding it deserves. As far as some of the questions on the census, they are a little invasive. The constitution states that the census will be conducted every 10 years to determine the number of people living in a certain area. Nothing states that I have to tell them what I make, how many times a week I go to the store, or anything else. I simply have to tell them that there are X number of people living in my house. As far as not filling out the census, I think there are several reasons that this happens. They range from the fact that people don't want to waste the time to answer all of the questions to there are some that can not read the census. I know that they use to have people that came to your door, asked the questions and got the count, now it seems a little impersonal.

Hi Dorann, in our country census is being done on a face to face basis. there are interviewers assigned in every area and once you are through, they marked your house with a number signifying that you're done with it. i have not experienced census by mail in our place. yes, i know there are lots of complaints on this but we can't do anything but follow. this is a government way to monitor population and other demographics.

While nobody really enjoys answering questions about themselves to the government, the 2010 census is only 10 questions opposed to past questionnaires. It really is important to send back the form because it directly has an effect on how much money your state will get back from the federal govt. over the next 10 years. This money is for schools and infrastructure such as bridges and highways. So, if you don't want to drive on pot-hole filled roads and crumbling bridges, send it back! Also, it determines how many representatives your state will have in Washington. So that's a very important reason as well!

As you, we received ours and mailed it back right away. One time we received census papers that asked too many and personal questions. We filled them out just the same. Many didn't file those papers that year and had people knocking on doors. If people don't fill them out, I would say it is due to feeling a lack of security.

Hi Dora Sorry for late response and Happy Easter in advance Here in india there is census every 10 years, we don't receive papers by post, but workers come to our homes , they are teachers of the local schools we share data honestly Thanks for the post Cheers Prof

I filled it out yesterday. It took seven minutes. It was very easy. Everyone should do it. It helps communities to know how much services they need to provide and provides a good baseline for what everyone needs. I'm sure every myLotter in the U.S. has seven minutes to fill out this form. If you don't, you should have a talk with yourself about time management.

hi dorannmwin I just hope my son get another go at working for the census now. He did earlier so they have his name and info. I think a lot of people get the wrong idea about the census, here in G old Crest I am wondering about some of the residents here who have mental problems,how on earth will they be able to fill out these papers when they have had strokes, and do barely know their own names let alone the parents names and dates and all that? well i am glad its not my concern. when they give me mine I will just fill it out and give it back to them with out any problems at all. I don't think its any invasion of privacy. the census was one way in which I found most of my great great grandparents and other relatives, the census is used in a lot of good ways. I think if you are not a crimninal or have something to hide why worry about filling out the census?

1.No 2.Yes they invade my privacy and my families... Is not like it helps at all to know how many people are on the country. 3.SIMPLE Illegal statuses. Many dont fill it out because they are afraid of the police kicking them back.

As far as I am concerned, I think I am a person who want to have a very quiet life in the world. I think will not willing to fill out the census paoers as soon as possible,except that the government come to request me. In some areas , I think it is a little way of invasion of our privacy.Maybe about these reason ,may people do not want to fill it out.

Got ours this afternoon and filled it out this evening. It's ready to drop in the mail tomorrow. I don't think it's an invasion of privacy. All it asked was name, age, race...nothing too personal or invasive, no big deal as far as I'm concerned!