I just completed a temporary job as an enumerator for the 2010 census. The work was not hard...and the compensation was more than adequate for the work that I did. I discovered quite a few things while I was working...let me share a few with you guys...
Some people will not co-operate no matter what you tell them! It's common knowledge that census data cannot be released for 72 years. Folks have given me all types of reasons for non-compliance...ie...."I don't want child support to find me!", "My man has a warrant!", "I don't trust the government!", "We ain't gettin no tax money in this neighborhood anyway!"...
The reasons for not being counted go on and on and on...but the truth is..IT DOES MATTER ! The federal government allocates funding based on census data. More people...more money...more services...more jobs. It is a win, win situation.
One more thing...It is a federal law that all citizens and residents of the United States must comply with the census. The penalties for non-compliance can include fines...prison...or both.
So think about that the next time an enumerator shows up at your door...or just do the right thing and just send your form back in yourself.
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