For the life of me, I can't understand why people these days act like our government is somehow our enemy. It's so WEIRD to me.... especially when everyone partakes on many levels, of services our government provides.

Anyway, I have no problem filling out the census. I've been doing it for years. It's mandated by the constitution (a good thing - the constitution - right????) and participation is required by law.

The government isn't doing anything sinister or nefarious with the info. The population totals determine each state’s Congressional representation, numbers and data affect funding in your community, it helps policy and decision makers better understand how your community is changing. The data (the statistical, not your personal data) feeds a multitude of organizations. I want my stats in the mix. I count.