The census has always LEGALLY been used for The Census Bureau ONLY, but this year Obama has hijacked the census so that the results will go to the White House before the data is used. Politicians object because of "apportionment" and claim that the purpose is to manipulate elections.
This year, GPS units are being used and the questions are very intrusive (some questions resemble a resume).
http://janeqrepublican.wordpress.com/2009/02/10/why-is-obama-interested-in-th...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Census
http://freedomofbleep.com/2009/how-to-hijack-a-country/
http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/ideas/articles/2009/10/18/look_out_obama_is...
Acorn will be involved in the collection of data, so the security of such personal information is another consideration (can the Freedom of Information Act protect confidentiality?). Constitutionally, there should be a reasonable protection from the fines that will be imposed for not filling out the form....
Amendment IV
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
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http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/411767/us_government_abuses_census_w...
http://cbs11tv.com/local/American.Community.Survey.2.1113528.html
http://epic.org/privacy/census/foia/default.html
For all those hoping to be able to retain privacy and civil liberties for themselves, it seems that Bush only started the ball rolling.
(does anybody know why this post shows wide across the screen and how it can be prevented?.....eliminate part of the code?).