Undocumented immigrants are not believing the promise that the Census is confidential. I wonder how they can be convinced, it is important that they are counted. - - Donna Poisl
Latin American Herald Tribune
CHICAGO – The broad campaign launched by the Census Bureau to convince the immigrant population to participate in the 2010 count is not convincing those who feel that responding to the census takers could complicate their situation in the United States.
Starting in March, the Bureau will begin distributing forms so that all people in the country, including undocumented immigrants, may be counted and it has emphasized on numerous occasions that the information it collects will be confidential.
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This country was built by immigrants, it will continue to attract and need immigrants. Some people think there are enough people here now -- people have been saying this since the 1700s and it still is not true. They are needed to make up for our aging population and low birthrate. Immigrants often are entrepreneurs, creating jobs. We must help them become Americans and not just people who live here and think of themselves as visitors. When immigrants succeed here, the whole country benefits.
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