Howgozit, that wasn’t a waste. What really costs money in a census is sending interviewers to homes that didn’t return their form. If sending a reminder improves the response rate, it’s a good investment. The founding fathers required a census because they believed a government should know something about the people they’re trying to govern. I think that’s still a good idea.
d_legendary1 about 14 years ago
If you’re talking about Reaganomics then I’m right there with ya buddy.
Dtroutma about 14 years ago
Like “Patriot Act”, “War Powers Act”, and “Military Commissions Act”?
POPPA1956 about 14 years ago
If they know how many of us there are, they can approximate how money they will collect in taxes, and how much overspending they can do.
petergrt about 14 years ago
Census is required by the Constitution, as the founding Fathers envisioned the evolution of the nanny state.
comYics about 14 years ago
Census, shmensus. Send me a hefty check and Id be glad to fill it out.
TruthfulTheocracy about 14 years ago
They will send you a check in the form of government dollars to your state.
EllisD about 14 years ago
Howgozit, that wasn’t a waste. What really costs money in a census is sending interviewers to homes that didn’t return their form. If sending a reminder improves the response rate, it’s a good investment. The founding fathers required a census because they believed a government should know something about the people they’re trying to govern. I think that’s still a good idea.