Census workers can enter your apartment in your absence

[Lil Bit Special]

http://blogs.ajc.com/bob-barr-blog/2010/05/26/census-workers-can-enter-your-apartment-in-your-absence/

Thousands of census workers, including many temporary employees, are fanning out across America to gather information on the citizenry. This is a process that takes place not only every decade in order to complete the constitutionally-mandated census; but also as part of the continuing

[Maxman]

They stopped by my house yesterday. I forgot to fill out the forms.

Painless, a few questions, about 5 minutes and it was over. Had two barking dogs so I didn't let them inside though, I went outside.

[rillo]

I don't believe this, need something more credible than a blog.

That

[Lil Bit Special]

They stopped by my house yesterday. I forgot to fill out the forms.

Painless, a few questions, about 5 minutes and it was over. Had two barking dogs so I didn't let them inside though, I went outside.

I invited them in for tea and crumpets. And then I started talking like a madman saying that our government is corrupt and aliens are wearing human skin. And then I started jerking off uncontrollably and asked them if they're uncomfortable. When she said yes, I told her she could lend a hand to a fellow American.

[Lil Bit Special]

I don't believe this, need something more credible than a blog.

Give me a break.

Its the Atlanta Journal Constitution. They're legit!

[NIGHT STALKER]

[Bob]

I'm going to need a source more convincing than nutjob Bob Barr's blog before I buy this story.

[Integrity28]

I did fill out the forms. Long and short.

I work from home, my office/desk set up right by my front door.

This giant doosher from the census was banging on my door while I was in the middle of a con call presenting some designs to a pretty high profile client.

I actually had to ask my client to hold on, and muted the phone to tell the guy to piss off.

What a pain in the balls.

[Lil Bit Special]

http://law.justia.com/us/codes/title13/13usc223.html

[slats]

That

[Jetlag]

I love our Federal Government. I think they do a great job of managing their peasants.

[LoneStarLady]

They stopped by my house yesterday. I forgot to fill out the forms.

Painless, a few questions, about 5 minutes and it was over. Had two barking dogs so I didn't let them inside though, I went outside.

I also didn't fill out the forms. They came by about 2 weeks ago, banging on the front door so hard I thought the glass would break. Was busy so didn't answer the door.

Next day, I'm in the back yard doing yard work. Census worker came back -- no one answered the front door. So she came around back, peered over the fence and saw me.

Had to answer the questions, only took 5 minutes like Max, but I was dirty, sweaty and stinky from pulling weeds. Oh well, too bad for her.

[slowmoe57]

I also didn't fill out the forms. They came by about 2 weeks ago, banging on the front door so hard I thought the glass would break. Was busy so didn't answer the door.

Next day, I'm in the back yard doing yard work. Census worker came back -- no one answered the front door. So she came around back, peered over the fence and saw me.

Had to answer the questions, only took 5 minutes like Max, but I was dirty, sweaty and stinky from pulling weeds. Oh well, too bad for her.

Guy came to my house 2 days ago -- I answered the question no big deal really but it was hot as hell standing by the door so my wife and I invited him in -- and he refused because he said he wasn't allowed inside our home -- We said we wont tell on you and had him come in. the whole process was pretty painless.

[Aten]

http://law.justia.com/us/codes/title13/13usc223.html

This doesn't mean that a landlord has to let the census takers into your apartment. It means he has to let them into the building.

[Sperm Edwards]

I invited them in for tea and crumpets. And then I started talking like a madman saying that our government is corrupt and aliens are wearing human skin. And then I started jerking off uncontrollably and asked them if they're uncomfortable. When she said yes, I told her she could lend a hand to a fellow American.

The question many of us are wondering is whether or not LBS came to his census.

[Lil Bit Special]

The question many of us are wondering is whether or not LBS came to his census.

No i didnt.

I have some sexual mental block that doesnt allow me to finish. I get embarrassed and shamed in front of people....even though census worker sex is on my bucket list.

(btw, I dont mean me... I mean the character I play on JN.

[New York Mick]

They came by stood outside and asked who lives here and is anyone Latino.

[DMaynard]

Hey, since it is going to take $10 - 14 billion to perform the census, they might as well be empowered.

[Thai Jet]

I don't believe this, need something more credible than a blog.

Give me a break.

I'm with you. I have a buddie who's doing it PT. I'll ask him. If anything it's the opposite. He told me that one of his co-workers was told he'd get his head blown off with a shotgun if he ever came back to a certain apartment.

[Thai Jet]

Guy came to my house 2 days ago -- I answered the question no big deal really but it was hot as hell standing by the door so my wife and I invited him in -- and he refused because he said he wasn't allowed inside our home -- We said we wont tell on you and had him come in. the whole process was pretty painless.

It's even more painless ( or is it less painful ? ) if people had just mailed back the form.

[gg]

i also forgot to fill out the forms.. very nice guy came to my door. filled out the forms .. took 5 mins. the guy thanked me because he was getting a lot of rude comments.

he also was thankful for the job because he had been out of work for a year.

[DMaynard]

It's even more painless ( or is it less painful ? ) if people had just mailed back the form.

Exactly. I can't believe how many people do not.

[WWWWombat]

I'm an enumerator I only enter peoples' homes when they ask me in. The title of the article is misleading. They are required to let us inside the building so we can get to the apartment, but we don't need to go into anyone's home to do our job. The questions are not intrusive at all imo and all the answers we collect are confidential for 72 years and can only be used for statistical purposes.

Also, a lot of the people I visit tell me they did mail it back.

[Greenranger]

Just like the Jehovah's Witnesses, when the Census people come, I'm not home.

[Thai Jet]

I'm an enumerator I only enter peoples' homes when they ask me in. The title of the article is misleading. They are required to let us inside the building so we can get to the apartment, but we don't need to go into anyone's home to do our job. The questions are not intrusive at all imo and all the answers we collect are confidential for 72 years and can only be used for statistical purposes.

Also, a lot of the people I visit tell me they did mail it back.

I'm SURE they did.

[Thai Jet]

Just like the Jehovah's Witnesses, when the Census people come, I'm not home.

I'm ALWAYS home when they come and more than willing to talk to them. After about 2 minutes they run away. Could it be me ? or something I said ?

[Thai Jet]

I'm an enumerator I only enter peoples' homes when they ask me in. The title of the article is misleading. They are required to let us inside the building so we can get to the apartment, but we don't need to go into anyone's home to do our job. The questions are not intrusive at all imo and all the answers we collect are confidential for 72 years and can only be used for statistical purposes.

Also, a lot of the people I visit tell me they did mail it back.

WELCOME TO JETNATION. The best Jet site on the web.

[Integrity28]

Okay, I just got home from the vet, and had a notice on the door that the census guy had stopped by for his "3rd REQUEST!!!"

Apparently, he didn't come in... but I don't know why I have snotty notes on my door like its my fault he keeps missing me?

The first time he came, we weren't here apparently.

The second time, was when he came in the middle of my con call. He could have come back an hour later like I suggested but didn't.

The third time was today, while I was rushing my pet to the vet for an emergency, on the Saturday morning of a holiday weekend.

Don't make it my fault you can't get ahold of me... I live in the Northeast, where people work around the clock to pay to live here... and when they aren't working they are out living their lives. You want to get ahold of me? Make a ****ing appointment.

Oh, and my girlfriend and I mailed back both the short and long form... so wtf?

[villain_the_foe]

I don't believe this, need something more credible than a blog.

Give me a break.

You can be fined, however, only if you dont answer the question that is required by the constitution...which is the "head count". You "must" inform how many people are living there but thats it. There's no other question that you need to answer if you dont want to and you'll be protected by your 4th amendment right of "privacy". Though, it seems like the judicial system more and more is ignoring these rights, even when you take the time out to learn them.

[DMaynard]

I'm ALWAYS home when they come and more than willing to talk to them. After about 2 minutes they run away. Could it be me ? or something I said ?

Pete, that is hysterical. I do the same thing. After I carry on a bit, they look at each and make an excuse as to why they have to leave. Then my wife comes in the room, looks at me and asks the usual "what is wrong with you"?

[Bergen Jet]

My experience was painless. He kept missing me even though we actually submitted the form. Quick phone interview after his third attempt at missing us took 3 minutes.

Did anybody else get asked what their social security number was or about their sexual tendencies?

[Thai Jet]

Pete, that is hysterical. I do the same thing. After I carry on a bit, they look at each and make an excuse as to why they have to leave. Then my wife comes in the room, looks at me and asks the usual "what is wrong with you"?

Now THAT sounds familiar Dennis.