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Posted by: srm on March 3, 2010 3:59PM CST I'll probably just give name and number in my household. That's all they need.

Posted by: Penelope on March 3, 2010 4:23PM CST can they arrest you if that is all you give them?

Posted by: marismom on March 3, 2010 4:45PM CST We've added two more people to the world since the last one...gotta make sure they are counted! :)

Posted by: Chowdogz on March 4, 2010 7:44AM CST I do genealogy work for my family. The census has helped us find an untold number of family members that otherwise we would have never discovered! Please, fill out the census completely and honestly. It will make it possible that your future "peeps" will find you!

Posted by: srm on March 4, 2010 9:02AM CST Pen: As far as I know, you can be fined if you don't fill it out at all, but if you give your name and the number in your household that is all that is legally required. If someone wants to correct me, I'd be more than happy to update what I know.

Posted by: Melissa C on March 4, 2010 10:06AM CST Census records are sealed for 72 years for privacy reasons, and Census workers are sworn to protect confidentiality or face a $250,000 fine. Although the census is mandatory, I couldn't find any info on citizens being fined for not participating in the census, but I did find that if you are selected to participate in the American Community Survey, a random sample survey conducted every year by the Census Bureau, you could be fined up to $100 for not responding. The form this year is pretty short. Only 10 questions. No long and short forms, just the same 10 questions for everyone. You can get a preview here.

Posted by: alertreader on March 4, 2010 1:31PM CST Of course its the only way the government knows how to distribute money. # of citizens. I have a question, a short time ago there was a link about the word negro being politically incorrect. Why is it on the census form and why does it say, black, african american or negro, what the heck is the difference?

Posted by: Penelope on March 5, 2010 7:49AM CST alert It says THAT?! I would be so MAD if it was me.ALL three are there?

Posted by: alertreader on March 5, 2010 8:05AM CST Pen, yes and I think its bizarre.

Posted by: Penelope on March 5, 2010 9:05AM CST It is stupid. I would write in---UNKNOWN,lol

Posted by: Penelope on March 6, 2010 11:12AM CST ok I just had a worker drop off the form, and I did it. It seems like they asked more questions in the last one.