frheard Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Today, I got another Census Form. Do I fill out another one? This one says "YOUR RESPONSE IS REQUIRED BY LAW". I don't recall the original one stating that.I got a second one today, also. I have already sent it in once, and I'm now wondering if maybe I received, then filled out my neighbors or something. This one is definitely addressed to me. I don't want to be responsible for fudging up the numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 I received the second one today (which is good because I never received the first). Addressed to "resident at..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Wow - that was short and sweet. Only two of us here but there was room for 12 on the form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Just fill it out and send it in... sheeeesh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little frau Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 I will validate that. As someone who is also concerned about government waste (even though I benefit from it), I can assure you that you do NOT want someone getting paid nearly $20 per hour to have to knock on your door multiple times to establish contact with your forgetful neighbor in order to interview them. That is of course not including the administrative overhead associated with the operations.Little post cards on inexpensive paper and bulk mailed at extraordinarily high volume probably cost well under $0.42 each. If anything, they should send out another volley or two.OK, I'm just short of conceding the point. These dollar figues are from the U.S. Census, right? I'm not convinced that they don't manipulate the numbers to their advantage. I agree that we need an accurate count of people living in the U.S. for many reasons. But, those folks who do not want to be counted will find a way to disappear and no amount of knocking on doors will find them. They'll throw away the official form plus any additional 'reminders' they receive.I personally did not need those extra pieces of paper and I know many folks who agree with me. Filling out the form takes what? Five, maybe six minutes depending on the number living in the household?I appreciate that you are providing personal insight to the enumerator experience and I look forward to any additional stories you might relate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 OK, I'm just short of conceding the point. These dollar figues are from the U.S. Census, right? I'm not convinced that they don't manipulate the numbers to their advantage. Given the waste I've experienced, accidental or otherwise, I'm not convinced that they know what the numbers actually are that they can be manipulated. And if they tried to inflate the cost estimates, there's at least a reasonable chance that their fudged number turns out to be accurate...or under.The bottom line is still the same. If you're opposed to government waste, MAIL IN YOUR CENSUS FORM!I agree that we need an accurate count of people living in the U.S. for many reasons. But, those folks who do not want to be counted will find a way to disappear and no amount of knocking on doors will find them. They'll throw away the official form plus any additional 'reminders' they receive.Most people are more lazy, careless, distracted or disorganized than they are paranoid. Reminders can still be effective. My own Census supervisor hadn't mailed back his form yet. Neither have I. And rather than fear the man...we are the man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtticaFlinch Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Most people are more lazy, careless, distracted or disorganized than they are paranoid. I fall into the distracted camp. We've recently just moved, and any form we had is now either lost or misplaced. Any idea where we can pick up another? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 I fall into the distracted camp. We've recently just moved, and any form we had is now either lost or misplaced. Any idea where we can pick up another?Your situation is fairly common. The easiest route may be to ask your neighbors whether you can have one of their redundant forms.Alternatively, you can call the Public Information Office at 301-763-3691 or e-mail them at "pio.2010@census.gov".Alternatively, you can call or drop by your Local Census Office (LCO); this link takes you to a list of all the LCOs in Texas. The map sucks and for whatever reason they don't provide street numbers on the address fields, but they do give phone numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 I just reread that some folks had space for nine folks? Are the forms really different depending on location? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barracuda Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 I fall into the distracted camp. We've recently just moved, and any form we had is now either lost or misplaced. Any idea where we can pick up another?Your situation is fairly common. The easiest route may be to ask your neighbors whether you can have one of their redundant forms.Alternatively, you can call the Public Information Office at 301-763-3691 or e-mail them at "pio.2010@census.gov".Alternatively, you can call or drop by your Local Census Office (LCO); this link takes you to a list of all the LCOs in Texas. The map sucks and for whatever reason they don't provide street numbers on the address fields, but they do give phone numbers.You can also call toll-free at 866-872-6868 to request another census form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 I've read that the overall response rate in Texas is very low, which is unfortunate since the state benefits if everyone is counted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arivechi Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 I've read that the overall response rate in Texas is very low, which is unfortunate since the state benefits if everyone is counted.Texas state participation as of this morning: 48%Harris County: 43%City of Houston: 41%National rate overall: 56%we're behindhttp://2010.census.gov/2010census/take10map/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 In the past the Census Bureau wanted to make statistical adjustments to correct for under counting like this, but I think at the time Congress stirred up a fuss about it for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanS Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 I've read that the overall response rate in Texas is very low, which is unfortunate since the state benefits if everyone is counted.Very low = GOOD NEWS for Texas! ... Less federal government intrusion, less federal mandates, reduced federal funding... reduced representation in Washington DC... If anything, we're well on our way - to actually making the case - let's become our own nation! Rick Perry for President of Texas! Forever!Keep up the good work, guys! We clearly know what we're doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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