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In reply to the discussion: Sexual orientation, gender ID on track to be on US Census Bureau survey by 2027 [View all]Attilatheblond
(4,563 posts)43. Not if all the rest of us claim to be LGBTQ+
Skew the data and toss some glitter on the form, maybe after a light application from a glue stick.
Think of it like how the Danes, including the king, all turned out wearing a Star of David after the Nazis demanded all Jews in Denmark wore the Star.
And between now and then, let your LGBTQ+ friends know they have your love and support. If we do not hang together, we surly hang separately eventually. I think somebody wise and famous made that point a few years back.
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Sexual orientation, gender ID on track to be on US Census Bureau survey by 2027 [View all]
BumRushDaShow
Nov 7
OP
How will they handle "refusals"... Some may prefer not to answer such invasive questions.
hlthe2b
Nov 7
#1
Problem with lawsuits to protect our rights is the courts now and they will only get worse soon.
Attilatheblond
Nov 8
#44
yeah... Thus my question earlier as to whether or not they have a "refuse to answer" option.
hlthe2b
Nov 7
#6
Yep - I have started to remove anything that identifies my orientation from online
FreeState
Nov 7
#9
For a very, very long time I have answered female. I have 2 daughters and 4 gchildren. It is
efhmc
Nov 7
#15
Why would I tell a government agency something that I wouldn't tell any other stranger?
LudwigPastorius
Nov 7
#17
I think the intent was to be "inclusive" in the Census because it DOES track gender
BumRushDaShow
Nov 7
#20