re: #88 Charles

The idiots who plan to write “American” in the slot for their racial heritage are only defeating themselves. The figures compiled by the census are used to determine what kinds of government programs will be funded, and for whom.

The vast majority of these idiots are white right wingers. So by refusing to fill out the census form correctly, they’re ensuring that they will be further marginalized.

Brilliant.

On a related note: NPR reported today that there is no racial category listed that corresponds to “Arab.” Arab Americans are not happy about this, and have started a campaign to check the “Other” box and write in “Arab” or “Arab American” in the slot.

The Census bureau is actively encouraging this effort, according to the reporter.