If you are so inclined to submit to “their” demands, all you are required to do is answer Question #1:

“How many people were living or staying in this house, apartment or mobile home on April 1, 2010.”

Interesting question, as this date had not arrived at such time that all of the “Occupants” of any address in the united States had received same. But then, they “suggest” that you return these forms ASAP, so as to save the taxpayers the cost of a $57.00 visit to each home, if a response by mail is not received within (I think) 10 days.

Then of course, there is the part on-line, which says, “One of the shortest forms in history – 10 Questions in 10 Minutes.” Yeah! Sure! Except that there are about 5 pages, and an abnormal amount of questions regarding race – most of which  listed are not even races, but Nationalities.

Even the Census Bureau can Eff up a wet-d*&@m!

Forget your name – it was addressed to “Occupant“!

Here’s a link to the USPS Domestic Mail Manual

Note 508 1.1.3
1.1.3 Refusal After Delivery
After delivery, an addressee may mark a mailpiece “Refused” and return it within a reasonable time, if the piece or any attachment is not opened. Mail that may not be refused and returned unopened under this provision may be returned to the sender only if it is enclosed in a new envelope or wrapper with a correct address and new postage. The following may not be refused and returned postage-free after delivery:

a. Pieces sent as Registered Mail, insured, Certified Mail, collect on delivery (COD), and return receipt for merchandise.

b. Response mail to the addressee’s sales promotion, solicitation, announcement, or other advertisement that was not refused when offered to the addressee. ”

This pretty much answers what to do with the Census mailing.

Provided as a “Public Service” to readers of this publication.