Census Bureau urges same-sex couples to be counted

[marmar]

Can you hear the sounds of (empty) fundie heads going:nuke: ?



Census Bureau urges same-sex couples to be counted
By DAVID CRARY (AP) – 2 hours ago


NEW YORK — With strong backing from the Census Bureau, gay-rights activists are urging maximum participation by their community in the first U.S. census that will tally same-sex couples who say they're married — even those without a marriage license.

The move has drawn fire from conservatives, who complain that it's another step toward redefining marriage.

For the first time, the bureau has deployed a team of professional field workers — about two-dozen strong — to reach out to gays and lesbians. On Monday, the bureau unveiled its first public-service videos encouraging gay Americans to mail in their census forms.

"What I tell folks in the bureau is that this is a powerful, important part of American society," said Tim Olson, a Census Bureau assistant division chief helping to oversee the campaign.

"We have to reach out and engage this part of the population. Anything less than that is a failure," he said. ..........(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5i1MOQt0DqjJyug18zATl_nHDokJwD9ET5CM02

[pscot]

1. Has this been approved by the bishops?

I think not.

[eShirl]

2. I liked this PSA

George Takei & Brad Altman
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGuc0q9_QWg

[SoCalDem]

3. The forms just ask for all people in the household

If they choose to list themselves as a couple, it's their choice. Many people all over the place these days are sharing living quarters, whether they are romantically involved or not..

[FarCenter]

4. For each additional person, the form asks the following question 1

2. How is this person related to Person 1? Mark ONE box.

Husband or wife
Biological son or daughter
Adopted son or daughter
Stepson or stepdaughter
Brother or sister
Father or mother
Grandchild
Parent-in-law
Son-in-law or daughter-in-law
Other relative
Roomer or boarder
Housemate or roommate
Unmarried partner
Other nonrelative

[SoCalDem]

5. lots of choices.. one will surely fit

:)