I just read the 2010 U.S. Census research questionnaire which is made up of exactly 10 questions and was surprised to find that the most important one was left off…. Are you a U.S. Citizen? The overall objective of the census is to get as accurate a population count of the U.S. as possible. The population data will then used used as a guide to allocate over $400 billion in annual federal funds to support health care and hospitals, schools, road construction and other community projects. The data is also used to recalibrate election districts to help determine ,among other democratic processes, the number of seats your state has in the U.S. House of Representatives.

The big deal is by not including this question, results will be skewed and American population centers will lose their fair share of critical funding and government representation at local and state levels. On top of that Washington is spending upwards of $300 million between 10 different ad agencies to increase awareness and action to fill out this less than useful survey.

Your thoughts. 

www.census.gov/2010census

Tags: 2010 census, Brian Arnold, government, Research

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