COUPLE WANTS TO BE COUNTED OUT OF U.S. CENSUS BUREAU'S SURVEY.Byline: ANN LANDERS Esther "Eppie" Pauline Friedman Lederer, better known as Ann Landers (July 4, 1918 – June 22, 2002), was best known for writing the famous syndicated advice column "Ann Landers." For some 45 years, it was a regular feature in many newspapers across North America. Dear Ann Landers: For the past 10 years, my husband and I have been harassed by the Census Bureau Noun 1. Census Bureau - the bureau of the Commerce Department responsible for taking the census; provides demographic information and analyses about the population of the United States Bureau of the Census . Every other year, we have been contacted to take part in a 45-minute survey about our home. Do we have indoor plumbing plumbing, piping systems inside buildings for water supply and sewage. The Romans had a highly developed plumbing system; water was brought to Rome by aqueducts and distributed to homes in lead pipes—hence the name plumbing from the Latin word plumbum ? Do we have rats? Exposed electrical wiring Electrical wiring in general refers to insulated conductors used to carry electricity, and associated devices. This article describes general aspects of electrical wiring as used to provide power in buildings and structures, commonly referred to as building wiring. ? How many bedrooms? Some questions are personal: How much do we earn? Do we own stocks? Bonds? How much did our house cost? What time does my husband leave for work? What school do my children attend? The same questions are asked each time. The first two times, someone came to our house. The other times, we spoke to someone on the phone. When we received a letter this year informing us of the upcoming survey, we decided not to participate. I called our lawyer and a citizens group and was told by both that it's strictly voluntary. When the Census Bureau phoned, I told the man, "No, thanks." Then, a woman came to our home. My husband refused to let her in, so she screamed First single released by Ultra Vivid Scene
The 12" version included You Know it All - 3:06 her questions through the door. The next day, she called twice. I'm ashamed to admit I gave in and answered her questions. After 10 years of participating, why don't they answer some of OUR questions? What is this information used for? Who has access to it? Why do they keep contacting us instead of someone new? Why weren't we told upfront that we'd be on their list for 10 years? Can you help us get off the list, so they will leave us alone? - Pestered Citizen Dear Citizen: You've been told by your lawyer that you are under no obligation to talk to a census taker Noun 1. census taker - someone who collects census data by visiting individual homes enumerator functionary, official - a worker who holds or is invested with an office . That should settle it. The Census Bureau conducts a variety of surveys. No outsider Outsider often refers to one identified as on the periphery of social norms, one living or working apart from mainstream society, or one observing a group from the outside, as used in:
Census Bureau , giving the details of the survey, and tell them you no longer wish to be a participant. Another word of caution: Make certain the person who claims to be a census taker is legitimate. Ask for credentials CREDENTIALS, international law. The instruments which authorize and establish a public minister in his character with the state or prince to whom they are addressed. If the state or prince receive the minister, he can be received only in the quality attributed to him in his credentials. . The world is now a dangerous and untidy place. As my father used to say, "Trust everybody, but cut the cards." Dear Ann Landers: This is for "Going Strong in Boise," that 70-year-old driver who thinks his need to get to the store is somehow related to his ability to drive. He backs up this assumption with the statement that teens have more accidents than elders. Who cares? Is there a contest going on? If you live long enough, it's only a matter of time before you lose your ability to drive safely. "Boise" asks, "What am I supposed to do? Dry up?" No. You are supposed to take a bus or move closer to town so you can walk. What you are NOT supposed to do is kill or maim maim v. to inflict a serious bodily injury, including mutilation or any harm which limits the victim's ability to function physically. Originally, in English Common Law it meant to cut off or permanently cripple a bodily member like an arm, leg, hand, or foot. the rest of us because you have been driving for 40 years and never had an accident. A good clue to impaired driving ability is when you are no longer able to drive up to the speed limit. So if your reflexes are waning, your eyes are failing or you can no longer turn your head from side to side, do yourself and everybody else a favor - sell your car. - Catherine M. Dear Catherine: Good advice. You really laid it on the line. Thank you, from all of us. |
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