3/3/10 Standing up to be counted...as "Arabs"
Right now there are more than 100 million Census forms being distributed all across the United States, by mail and by hand.
Ever since 1790, as ordered by the U.S. Constitution, the federal government is counting its residents—2010 marks the 23rd time we’ve done this. This year, there will be 10 questions on each form, asking for such thing as the ages, relationship statuses, housing tenure and ethnicity of every one living in a specific household. Most will be mailed out, and, if 2000 is any indication, about 72% of households will return the forms via the U.S. Postal Service with the enclosed postage-paid envelope. Those that don’t return their forms by May 1 can expect to receive a knock on their door from a Census taker to ask the questions in person.
For most of us, filling out the Census form will be a no-brainer-- 10 questions, 10 minutes, and we mail it off. But for some people, the Census asks too many questions, while for others the Census isn't asking the right ones. In my opinion, the ones claiming the Census asks too many questions are a bit nuts. But for the ones who claim the Census form is too restrictive, I think they have a point. Full story...
Jennifer Brash - 6 opinions posted |
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