I'm a little concerned about ACORN

[bmx]

conducting or having full access to information gained from the 2010 census. I don't want to give any type of information to these thugs let alone the type of information that will be asked for on the long form census.

All the information I'm prepared to give is the number of people who reside at this address per the requirements of the constitution.

Has anyone or any group filed a lawsuit over a non-government entity conducting the census?

What do ya'all think about ACORN running the census?

 

[Jetstream]

Unfortunately, it matters not what we the people think anymore. If we have a problem with "ACORN" we will be slammed as "unpatriotic" or worse...

 

[clipper1]

The census only is supposed to count people, not collect other personal information. If you fill out the census with only that count information, the Gub can fine you not over $100 for omitting to supply other info.
I have heard that many times. If it is true, I think it would be worth the price of the fine to thumb a nose at ACORN. They are despicable, as are their cohorts and enablers.
I wish I knew if this is definitely true.
clipper1

 

[Andy Griffith]

Don't worry guys.

It's only...3 yrs., 5 mo. until we can vote out the "oak tree."

Put on your tin helmets and wait it out.

 

[Spotteddog]

Andy,
If people have the brains that God gave a parking meter and stay focused, folks will be able to equip the whole herd with dentures first Tuesday in November of 10' via the house elections. Doesn't matter how big the desk is without the check book?

 

[godlessgael]

be careful what you don't fill out. they bumped that $100 max to $5000 max.

"Title 18 U.S.C. Section 3571 and Section 3559, in effect amends Title 13 U.S.C. Section 221 by changing the fine for anyone over 18 years old who refuses or willfully neglects to complete the questionnaire or answer questions posed by census takers from a fine of not more than $100 to not more than $5,000."

 

[deralte]

You are a little worried about Acorn? I'm worried big time. Not only about the census but they are the base for his Civilian Brown Shirt force.

 

[Andy Griffith]

You are a little worried about Acorn? I'm worried big time. Not only about the census but they are the base for his Civilian Brown Shirt force.

You say that like it is a bad thing?!
What is wrong with them helping deliver packages faster?!

 

[sonny]

"A little concerned" is like "a little bit pregnant."
Sonny

 

[Hamden]

What sort of "sensitive" questions are they expected to ask?

 

[oldRoger]

The Fix is in!

I am more worried about what the census numbers are used for, their main purpose is reapportionment. Because of changes in population, California would be expected to lose US Representatives. However, by carefully counting illegals, California may even add one seat.
ACORN guided by the experts from Chicago may will find persons to count that have already returned to the South.
I am hinting here that the fix may be in, as they say in Chicago.

 

[Wheelgunner840]

Saying you're a little concerned about ACORN is like saying that Jeffrey Dahmer had an eating disorder!

They are nothing more than a bunch of George Soros funded thugs. Giving them any authority whatsoever is a total insult to this country in general.

We need to show them all what real change entails come 2010 and 2013!

 

[n4zov]

Asking for personal information on censuses is nothing new! The first U.S. census was conducted in 1790, and beginning with the 1850 census they have increasingly asked for more and more personal information. This site has census forms used by genealogist to transcribe information from the records, and you can get an idea of how much information was being sought 200 years ago!

Genealogy.com: Blank Census Abstracts and Form Letters

 

[NWGun]

I'm glad ACORN is being exposed thanks to people like Glenn Beck who had the brass ones to make a big deal out of it for the benefit of the public.
Investigations are ongoing and should heat up. I have a client who works for the IRS, and he said that the pubic should expect to see the IRS taking a deep look at ACORN and their various satellite corps as well.
Justice may just prevail afterall.

 

[Wheelgunner840]

n4zov;
Asking for personal information on censuses is nothing new!

What's new is a corrupt, socialist, "new world order", (and IMO, un-American) group having anything to do with it. This is outrageous!

 

[Hofstet]

Acorn, Apollo, SEIU..........I applaud Glen Beck for continuing to expose these organizations for what they are. People need to take notice to what's going on in our country under the guise of "Change".

 

[TXSWFAN]

They'll get a number count from me, then a "piss off" followed by pepper spray if they don't get off my property.

 

[charlie sherrill]

I'm 61 and I've never participated in a census. Maybe they'll find me this year. Be sure and count all your pets as family members. Your state might get an extra representative if you do. We can all use another unresponsive liar looking out for our interest in Washington. Also, I haven't seen anywhere that you have to tell the truth on these things. "I don't have a kitchen or a toilet, we do all that in the backyard." Be careful who you let in your house as I'm sure some of these people will be former inmates who might be casing your house looking for something to do after the part time census job is over.

 

[NCTexan]

An close friend (very conservative) just received the invasive census form this month. He contacted his lawyer and was warned that not responding would put him at risk of punitive action and the fine.

He mentioned it to me and I was shocked to learn the ridiculous nature of these questions. Doing some Google research I found a suggestion on how to answer the questions 'appropriately'. (below)

The answers to these actual questions are pretty funny... I just wonder if completing the form in a like manner would protect you against the fine.

What is your name, address, and date of birth?
- Check my facebook page.

What is your race?
- NASCAR, but I also watch some Formula 1

Are you Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin?
- No, but I became one later.

Where were you born?
- In a hospital.

What is your ancestry or ethnic origin?
- I had a mom and dad.

How many cars do you have at your house?
- Depends on how many friends I have over.

Do you have a flush toilet?
- No, but my house does.

Do you have a sink with a faucet?
- Same as the last one.

How much is your rent/mortgage?
- Really, more than I want to pay, but what choice do I have?

Do you have a second mortgage? How much is it?
- Of course I don't have a second mortgage, silly! I'm still trying to pay off the first one!

Are you covered by a health insurance plan? Which type?
- Ask my wife. She's in charge of insurance.

Do you have serious difficulty hearing? Seeing? Concentrating, remembering, or making decisions?
- Usually, only when I am drunk.

Do you have difficulty dressing or bathing?
- See the last one.

How many times have you been married?
- We only had one wedding. Thank goodness we didn't need a do-over...

When did you last get married?
- Ask my wife. She's in charge of that, too.

Where did you work last? What's the address?
- At my office. The address is on my business card.

What time do you leave home to go to work?
- About 30 minutes before I'm supposed to be there.

What is your income?
- Not enough.

What is your retirement/pension?
- Gone, thanks to all you government buttheads and your financial thief-buddies.

Do you have a VA disability rating?
- Sorry, I have never lived in Virginia.

What's the most important thing you do at work?
- Get paid.

 

[beach elvis]

Taking into consideration Obama's statement about having a civilian militia that's equipped as well as the military(?), I wonder where ACORN fits into the scenario.