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Old 12-03-2011, 13:20   #62
MargaretR
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Re: 2011 Census

I got mine today - I haven't opened it yet.
I have looked on line, and IF I decide to fill it in I will do it on line.

There is a body of resistance brewing both to the intrusive nature of the questions and the weapons dealer yankee company who has been given the job.

Some forums are coming up with novel ways to avoid answering.
This one is amusing

A friend of mine has a different approach:

Good people - I draw your attention to the Declaration:-

"This questionnaire has been completed to the best of my knowledge and belief."

...Now read it again - slowly.

Nowhere does it mention 'accurately' , 'factually' , 'honestly' nor 'truthfully'. In fact all it does is declare that you believe the form to have been completed. I intend to have fun with this.

Once you acknowledge that subjective 'belief' is acceptable then the whole thing is wide open. Religion has been getting away with the 'belief' defence for all of history.

Whoever drafted the form should be taken to task because it should have read "This questionnaire has been completed truthfully and accurately to the best of my knowledge." then the line "You could face a fine if you do not participate or provide false information." would have some meaning.

I believe that the occupier of this house was orbiting Jupiter on a hoverboard on the day of the census.
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