Census - religion question

[Bri w]

Originally Posted by Reeder

Noooooooo.
I'm normally the first one to muck about and take the **** out of things but for some reason I just can't see the point in people not filling this out properly. Just a complete waste of our money. It's got to me.

I'll stop now.

Originally Posted by Messie

I'm actually with Reeder on this. My first instinct was going down the anarchist route (anything to rock the establishment) then I thought again.
Money is being spent on the census; services, like health and education, will be planned on the basis of the census information. In addition, in generations to come, this information will be valuable to individuals and social historians.

So, overall, I've come to the conclusion to be honest (I guess the old punk in me has finally grown up)

Just because someone has spent the money doesn't mean its spent wisely, or that asking intrusive questions is ok.

Its subjective but that's how I feel. If you feel differently, fine. And little old me won't make any difference to the outcome.

But the religion quezzie is not compulsory!!! If future historians can see I was a biker then that's fine by me, I'll push up my daisies more happy

In my old grandads words-------"They'll be shining a torch up my 4rse to see if my hat is on straight next"
Do think some of it is unnecessarily intrusive

Originally Posted by Dicky Ticker

In my old grandads words-------"They'll be shining a torch up my 4rse to see if my hat is on straight next"
Do think some of it is unnecessarily intrusive

But how does it effect you?
I doubt it does at all so why does it matter? I'd rather them have accurate information.

[Geodude]

Originally Posted by Reeder

But how does it effect you?
I doubt it does at all so why does it matter? I'd rather them have accurate information.

My sisters a social researcher and is worried about the effect that wrong/missed census information will have on her field.




ps can we have the fun reeder back now please cos the serious one makes me

[Bibio]

Originally Posted by Reeder

But how does it effect you?
I doubt it does at all so why does it matter? I'd rather them have accurate information.

it affects all of us Reeder as they will give any UK/EU based company access to the records. do you for one minuet think that the UK government will use the data to provide better services?

the government already know who stays where and who works. apart from the illegal immigrants and crooks.

My beliefs are mine and of what interest they could be to anybody else seems pointless to me.Religion is a personal thing to the individual and providing nobody is trying to force it upon me I am happy-----Please note I didn't use the word religious expressing my beliefs
It may have an affect if they find out for instance that more than 50% of the population is Muslim, would that make this a Muslim country ?

[Bibio]

Originally Posted by Dicky Ticker

My beliefs are mine and of what interest they could be to anybody else seems pointless to me.

+1

I've not even had a form to fill in yet...

Perhaps they already know...

*worried*

I just noticed this on the Census FAQ:

26. What if I don't speak English or Welsh?

If English or Welsh is not your main language you will be able to:

• Download or request a translation booklet containing guidance and a sample questionnaire in any of more than 50 languages through online help at www.census.gov.uk

Online help will be open from 4 March 2011.

• Request a translation booklet or seek further help and advice through the census helpline

The census helpline will be open from 4 March 2011.

If you can't read English, can't read the advice on ordering a translation, can you?