The Census...What?

     In Girl From The North Country's blog entry, "Don't be a Kermudgeon", she talks about the census that occurs in the United States every ten years.  Her opinion on the census is that it's important to fill out the form, because it determines the growing population of the United States.  She allows the reader to form their own opinion on the topic, but states the facts. 
     In one paragraph she provides statements that average American citizens would think about when asked to give the government their personal information.  This paragraph reinforces Americans fear in our government due to the amount of power they uphold. She blatantly states that it's possible to access our personal information without our  knowledge. The technology society has created grants different organizations, groups, people, and institutions the ability to view our personal information from anywhere.  In her blog, she conveys her opinion on what Americans should do to overcome their fear of our government. The attitude the American people have towards our government and their practices is somewhat languid. If we were to change our attitudes towards our government, society may benefit from the government's systems.  From her concluding paragraph pertaining to the census, one can conclude that she supports it fully. I believe citizens need to become more knowledgeable on the benefits our census brings our community.  She provides information  for the census regarding the different projects and systems that arise. Her blog entry pushes the reader to form a positive opinion towards the census and eradicates any negative opinions.
     I agree with everything she stated in this blog entry.  It helped change my opinion when it came to the census that occurs every ten years.  I filled out the census for my mother this year and didn't understand why we had to do it.  I thought it was a waste of time, but after reading this entry it showed me that it's important. The many benefits we (Americans) can obtain from filling out the census is endless.  Whenever it comes time for the next census, don't forget to participate.