Title: The Census and the Constitution Source:
Freedom Watch URL Source:[None] Published:Mar 5, 2010 Author:Judge Andrew Napolitano Post Date:2010-03-05 10:19:10 by phantom patriot Keywords:None Views:201 Comments:15
The last time the census takers came by where I lived (back about ten years ago), all I would tell him was how many people lived there. He asked me if I wouldn't answer his other questions and I politely, but firmly, told him that I would not. And to my knowledge nothing more was ever said about it. They didn't try to fine me and I wouldn't have paid it if they did.
Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end. Lord Acton
This just in, times have changed slightly since ten years ago. LOL
Yes, but they haven't amended the Constitution to allow them to demand answers to the nosy questions that they ask. And I think people should remember that the census takers are strangers with a clipboard and ask themselves if some stranger approached them on the street and asked a bunch of bs nosy questions if they would feel compelled to answer them. I think not. I would feel compelled to tell them to mind their own business.
Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end. Lord Acton
I wouldn't expect the census takers, much less the totalitarian power behind them, to be nearly as patient this go 'round.
ef 'em. If people choose to talk to them at all beyond answering one question-- that being the number of people who lived at that address--it should be along the lines of "Can my replies to your questions be used against me? Do you share information with other government agencies? Do you recognize my right to remain silent?"
Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end. Lord Acton
OK, why is it that you keep taking issue with me here?
Sorry if you misunderstood. I was not taking issue with you at all. Just saying that I would not answer questions that are none of their business. Sometimes my mail doesn't make it to the box and it is possible I wouldn't hear their knock on the door. I think there are several ways to avoid answering their questions. Another is to just refuse. But no, I have no issue with you so far as I know.
Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end. Lord Acton
Count me out however, I'll take the jail time or fines which I'll refuse to pay and we'll see what the end results of that end up being.
I agree. And yes far too many will comply. Jail time for an un Constitutional law. I'll not accept such.
Seems as though everyday I have to ask myself, is this where I draw the line. Someday the answer will be,, YES!!! For better or worse, that's how it is.
"The all Father wove the skein of your life a long time ago. Go and hide in a hole if you wish, but you won't live one instant longer. Your fate is fixed. Fear profits a man nothing". Herger the Joyous
I wouldn't care what they said or threatened. Still wouldn't answer their questions.
That's the point I'm at these days.
"The all Father wove the skein of your life a long time ago. Go and hide in a hole if you wish, but you won't live one instant longer. Your fate is fixed. Fear profits a man nothing". Herger the Joyous