Happy Census day! – Question 3 is the most dangerous of the 10 questions on the simple form. The reason is a concept called “Imputed Income”.
There is chronic “problem” within the tax system, and all the government dependency programs. People who own their own house without paying a mortgage don’t have a monthly payment. That means they don’t need taxable income to pay the rent/mortgage and don’t need income when looking at defining who is “rich”. The Dems have from time to time wanted to pass the idea of “imputed income” – that if you live in a house you own, you’re not paying your fair share in taxes. They would like to be able to pull out a number and say what your house could rent for if you weren’t living in it and charge you tax on the “phantom income” because you live in your house for “free” (ignoring property taxes which are not Federal). Inputed income is already used in determining child support and alimony in some states.
There have even been suggestions that if you have a garden and raise your own food that there should be imputed income on your garden. Inner city families living in public housing projects don’t have that ability like all you “rich” people. (of course, they get food stamps which are “not” income… go figure)
Because I have an eye for noticing odd things – the envelope for the Census form says “No Postage Necessary if mailed in the United States”.
Where would people be mailing the forms from – Mexico?
That’s why I answered ONLY question 1 and enclosed the following letter. In very large font (filled 8.5×11 page.
Question 1 of the 2010 Census has been answered truthfully.
Other questions will NOT be answered.
Article I, section 2, clause 3 of the Constitution calls for an enumeration of citizens every ten years, for the purpose of apportioning congressional seats among the various states, NOT to serve as a vehicle for gathering personal information on citizens.
DO NOT SEND A CENSUS WORKER TO TRESSPASS AT THIS ADDRESS
Resident WILL NOT answer other questions
FOURTH AMENDMENT of the Constitution.
The right of the people to be secure in their persons,
houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated;