Split Topic: uBeR's discussion of Negro used in the Census

Scuzzy · 01-15-2010, 11:23 AM

uBeR brought up the use of the word negro in the 2010 census. Do you feel the use of this word is appropriate?

Scuzzy

Bridget · 01-15-2010, 01:29 PM

Ask Spanish people.

FrenchToast · 01-15-2010, 02:42 PM

No estoy ofendido.

Iggy · 01-15-2010, 04:31 PM

If I see "African-American" on the census forms... I'm going to scratch it out and write either "Black" or "Negro".

Scuzzy · 01-15-2010, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Iggy

If I see "African-American" on the census forms... I'm going to scratch it out and write either "Black" or "Negro".

They are actually going to have all three together on the form because apparently people have trouble figuring it out, kinda like Caucasian/White.

Iggy · 01-16-2010, 02:02 AM

Oh, and another thing.... if there is spanish on it anywhere.... I'm going to fill it out in German.
Numbers? Roman Numerals.

Fuck them sideways.

uBeR · 01-16-2010, 06:58 AM

Yes, fuck the Constitution (sideways)!

Credge · 01-16-2010, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by uBeR

Yes, fuck the Constitution (sideways)!

Sorry, I only enjoy census that aren't done by the federal government, as stated by the Constitution. I.E. My local district doing it.

uBeR · 01-16-2010, 08:21 AM

Perhaps you should first get acquainted with the Constitution before commenting on it.

Here's section 2 of Article 1:
"The actual Enumeration shall be made within three years after the first meeting of the Congress of the United States, and within every subsequent term of ten years, in such manner as they shall by law direct."

As for the relevant law, see here.

Scuzzy · 01-16-2010, 11:39 AM

I love census', I'm a genealogist, more questions the better... still bitter about 1890 though.

Scuzzy

Credge · 01-16-2010, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by uBeR

Perhaps you should first get acquainted with the Constitution before commenting on it.

Here's section 2 of Article 1:
"The actual Enumeration shall be made within three years after the first meeting of the Congress of the United States, and within every subsequent term of ten years, in such manner as they shall by law direct."

As for the relevant law, see here.

By chance, did you actually read my post? Because, it doesn't look like you did. At all.

The final bill, Statute 2 of March 1, 1790, provided that census marshals be appointed, directed to "cause the number of the inhabitants within their respective districts to be taken; omitting in such enumeration Indians not taxed, and distinguishing free persons, including those bound to service for a term of years, from all others; distinguishing also the sexes and colours of free persons, and the free males of sixteen years and upwards from those under that age."

http://www.usconstitution.net/consttop_cens.html

And then you have this:

http://2010.census.gov/2010census/

Sure as hell doesn't look like it's my district that's doing the counting.

Or, if you really want to get to the nitty gritty of The Constitution, lets look at something a bit more important.

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Originally Posted by The Tenth Amendment

The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.

Fucking weird how I like things that are constitutional, yeah?

uBeR · 01-17-2010, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by uBeR

Perhaps you should first get acquainted with the Constitution before commenting on it.

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uBeR · 01-17-2010, 07:30 PM

At the U.S.-Canada border?

Mooga · 01-17-2010, 08:46 PM

I've been told by Blacks that Political Correctness when is comes to them is an annoyance. There isn't a single term which is truly accepted by the whole African-American community.

African-American is offensive because they aren't African.
Black is offensive because you are referring to them by skin color.
Negro is offensive because of it's use over time.

Truthfully, does it really matter? I'm technically Latino. Word Motherfuckers. Word.

FrenchToast · 01-17-2010, 09:07 PM

Boohoo black is offensive. Black and white make the most sense to me, it's a pretty definitive descriptor.

Mooga · 01-17-2010, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by FrenchToast

Boohoo black is offensive. Black and white make the most sense to me, it's a pretty definitive descriptor.

Hey, I agree with you! But we're both CLEARLY racists.

Iggy · 01-17-2010, 10:01 PM

I can see FT and I being racists... but you're a Jew.... they are exempt from being racists.... along with another demograph I won't mention.

Credge · 01-19-2010, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Mooga

Hey, I agree with you! But we're both CLEARLY racists.

Clearly.

I do find it funny, though, that I have to call them asians instead of yellow, because that is somehow racist.

Scuzzy · 01-21-2010, 05:14 PM

Yeah, it's stupid that census ask social construct information. They should ask people about their genome. Hey, please list out your genes so we know who and what you are.

Scuzzy

01-15-2010, 11:23 AM	#1
Scuzzy The Old Timers Clan D&A Member Retired FF Staff Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Server: 206.217.134.170:27016 Posts Rated Helpful 2 Times	Split Topic: uBeR's discussion of Negro used in the Census uBeR brought up the use of the word negro in the 2010 census. Do you feel the use of this word is appropriate? Scuzzy __________________ "Player Quality, not Quantity, is what we strive for." - The LLama Wrangler "A clan is defined by the nature of it's enemies. - The Llama Wrangler

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uBeR Not ****** Yet D&A Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Yes, fuck the Constitution (sideways)! __________________ OCCUPATION 101. *One would think a simple task would be, well, simple. Maybe not for simpletons.* Last edited by uBeR; 01-16-2010 at 06:59 AM.

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uBeR Not ****** Yet D&A Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Perhaps you should first get acquainted with the Constitution before commenting on it. Here's section 2 of Article 1: "The actual Enumeration shall be made within three years after the first meeting of the Congress of the United States, and within every subsequent term of ten years, in such manner as they shall by law direct." As for the relevant law, see here. __________________ OCCUPATION 101. *One would think a simple task would be, well, simple. Maybe not for simpletons.* Last edited by uBeR; 01-16-2010 at 08:24 AM.

01-16-2010, 11:39 AM	#10
Scuzzy The Old Timers Clan D&A Member Retired FF Staff Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Server: 206.217.134.170:27016 Posts Rated Helpful 2 Times	I love census', I'm a genealogist, more questions the better... still bitter about 1890 though. Scuzzy __________________ "Player Quality, not Quantity, is what we strive for." - The LLama Wrangler "A clan is defined by the nature of it's enemies. - The Llama Wrangler

01-15-2010, 01:29 PM	#2
Bridget Banned Join Date: Sep 2008 Class/Position: Soldier Gametype: AVD Affiliations: TALOS Posts Rated Helpful 5 Times	Ask Spanish people.

01-17-2010, 07:30 PM	#13
uBeR Not ****** Yet D&A Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	At the U.S.-Canada border? __________________ OCCUPATION 101. *One would think a simple task would be, well, simple. Maybe not for simpletons.*

01-17-2010, 08:46 PM	#14
Mooga Colorless FTW D&A Member Beta Tester Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: A Small Box Affiliations: SRCDS.com Posts Rated Helpful 1 Times	I've been told by Blacks that Political Correctness when is comes to them is an annoyance. There isn't a single term which is truly accepted by the whole African-American community. African-American is offensive because they aren't African. Black is offensive because you are referring to them by skin color. Negro is offensive because of it's use over time. Truthfully, does it really matter? I'm technically Latino. Word Motherfuckers. Word. __________________ ~ Mooga ...w00t? SRCDS.com \| Twitter

01-17-2010, 09:07 PM	#15
FrenchToast The 1337est D&A Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Omagosh Canada. Posts Rated Helpful 9 Times	Boohoo black is offensive. Black and white make the most sense to me, it's a pretty definitive descriptor. __________________ James, while John had had 'had', had had 'had had' ; 'had had' had had a better effect on the teacher.

01-21-2010, 05:14 PM	#19
Scuzzy The Old Timers Clan D&A Member Retired FF Staff Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Server: 206.217.134.170:27016 Posts Rated Helpful 2 Times	Yeah, it's stupid that census ask social construct information. They should ask people about their genome. Hey, please list out your genes so we know who and what you are. Scuzzy __________________ "Player Quality, not Quantity, is what we strive for." - The LLama Wrangler "A clan is defined by the nature of it's enemies. - The Llama Wrangler

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