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Scott in Houston wrote:I received this from the Census Bureau. It's not the typical Census that we do every ten years. That will be done in 2020.
This is a survey that claims to use the information that will be used to "conserve natural resources, save taxpayers' money," as well as decide where hospitals and fire stations are needed, etc.

I guess I'm getting jaded, but I don't want to give the Fed any more information about me than I am required to by law.

That's where my question comes in. I know the Census is a legal requirement, but is this?

It claims I was chosen as a random sample by address, not by person. (Probably true, but don't care)

It also says I am required by law to answer according to Title 13, U.S. Code, Sections 141 and 193.
And a penalty is now imposed according to Title 18.

It takes 45 minutes to respond.

Any opinions? Answer?

My thoughts:

1) Answer because if it's truly used for good purposes, that is a good thing, and I can help contribute. However, I do not believe the Federal government will do anything positive with this information and given our current climate, just this post alone may lead to further interrogation...

2) Ignore it. No way they can 'prosecute' everybody.

3) Answer under duress <--- my most likely action


Curious what you all think or if anyone else got one and struggles with similar thoughts. Am I becoming a real 'grumpy old man'? (I'm 42 )