A letter from Charles Louis Kincannon, Director of the U.S. Census Bureau, says that my residence has been chosen at random to participate in a mid-decade census survey called the "American Community Survey."
I am generally happy to further the cause of research by answering even the most personal questions -- provided it is totally anonymous. This survey is anything but. At the top is printed my address with apartment number. The first item, first page asks for your full name and telephone number. The survey goes on to ask your age, date of birth, state of birth, race, ancestory or ethnic origin, name and address of your employer, what time you leave for work, the nature of your work, all sources and amounts of income and details about your home.
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