>As if the regularly scheduled census was not enough, there is a census rehearsal? First a notice requesting participation in a timely manner, then a followup stating participation is required by law, then the census "rehearsal" forms with the nice stamp:
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>YOUR RESPONSE IS REQUIRED BY LAW
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>in large bold letters. Ever heard of someone being prosecuted for not participating?
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>Sheesh. Anyone else having to participate? Any idea why the 'rehearsal?' Like a census needs practice or something :o)
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>I checked, it's valid:
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>United States Census 2010, 2008 Census Dress Rehearsal
>U.S. Department of Commerce
>Economics and Statistics Administration
>U.S. Census Bureau
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>'2008 Census Dress Rehearsal'
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>Sheesh! I guess these 'rehearsals' are typical, but my county has never been selected to participate before... Besides 2 years in advance? I won't be living in the same county in 2 years.


If you don't participate in the rehearsal, will that make you an illegal?