dosxuk Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 One way that the government could get everyone to fill out the forms is to declare that anyone who doesn't will be knocked off the welfare and dole lists. Quite reasonable really since if you dont submit the form then you dont exist anymore Except this is an exercise in data collection, not an exercise in finding who is where, when and doing what. If the purpose was for tracking individuals then they would require your NI number (or other unique identifier which matches up with other official records). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dosxuk Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 Oh, manofstrad - what's your thoughts on fines for not filling in your tax return? Or for being caught not wearing a seatbelt? Or for not putting rubbish in a bin? Or for not paying your council tax on time? All things you're asked to do with the threat of a fine as punishment if you don't comply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manofstrad Posted April 9, 2011 Author Share Posted April 9, 2011 Oh, manofstrad - what's your thoughts on fines for not filling in your tax return? Or for being caught not wearing a seatbelt? Or for not putting rubbish in a bin? Or for not paying your council tax on time? All things you're asked to do with the threat of a fine as punishment if you don't comply. I don't have a problem with them, in fact the council tax non-payment penalty should be raised IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydeebee Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 I don't have a problem with them, in fact the council tax non-payment penalty should be raised IMO. What's different about the census then. With those examples they are all threats that if you don't do something you will be fined or even jailed. You've said things like people who crumble to threats by the government are fools, and that the threats are bad manners so you simply ignore them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manofstrad Posted April 9, 2011 Author Share Posted April 9, 2011 Ha! This thread is ridiculously laughable. manofstrad - are you the sort of person who stole penny sweets when you were 12 and then went bragging to your mates? Not filling in a census form, seesh, whats next - murder? I bet you go to bed with a tin foil hat on so the government can't steal your thoughts. The government don't steal your thoughts, you give them up voluntarily, if you don't you get a fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydeebee Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 The government don't steal your thoughts, you give them up voluntarily, if you don't you get a fine. No, you give up information about your house and who lives in it. Not your thoughts, get real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manofstrad Posted April 9, 2011 Author Share Posted April 9, 2011 One way that the government could get everyone to fill out the forms is to declare that anyone who doesn't will be knocked off the welfare and dole lists. Quite reasonable really since if you dont submit the form then you dont exist anymore That would make everyone on benefits think twice, but not everyone is on benefits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manofstrad Posted April 9, 2011 Author Share Posted April 9, 2011 No, you give up information about your house and who lives in it. Not your thoughts, get real. Why are you still here? Anyway, that's none of my business I am not aware of anyone who can give out information without using their mind or the power of thought, are you? (yourself not included) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sccsux Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 Now your putting words into my mouth as well No, I asked if you thought you knew more than the current government. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manofstrad Posted April 9, 2011 Author Share Posted April 9, 2011 No, you give up information about your house and who lives in it. Not your thoughts, get real. Bit of topic I know, but seeing as you are still here, Do you think 911 was the doing of the American government? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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