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Phoenix Man Raises Concerns Over U.S. Census Survey Asking for Children’s Perso…
A Phoenix man is questioning a government survey that asked for kids’ personal details, saying it went far beyond health-related concerns.
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Controversial 'Children's Health' Survey Raises Privacy Concerns Among US Residents
Phoenix, AZ – A recent "National Survey of Children's Health" distributed by the U.S. Department of Commerce has ignited a firestorm of controversy, with residents like Karlos Dillard publicly questioning its intent and the highly personal nature of its questions. Dillard, a Phoenix resident, shared his dismay in a viral video, highlighting several sections of the survey he deemed "all red flags." The survey, which arrived in an envelope from the U.S. Census Bureau addressed to "Phoenix Resident" rather than a specific name, requests information on children aged 0-17. Dillard expressed particular alarm at questions regarding the primary language spoken in the household, specifically listing English and Spanish, and detailed inquiries into a child's Hispanic/Latino origin and race. "Why are they so concerned if people speak English or Spanish?" Dillard asked, also pointing out what he perceived as a conflation of race and ethnicity in the options provided for racial identification, such as "Chinese" or "Vietnamese." Further raising concerns, the survey delves into a child's medical care, mental health, educational services, and even their ability to perform tasks, prompting Dillard to speculate, "Are you guys trying to see if these children can work?" He strongly asserted that the survey's questions stray far from what would typically be considered relevant to children's health. "They haven't asked me a question about health yet," he stated, despite the survey's title. Online comments echoed Dillard's sentiments, with many users expressing distrust in government data collection and questioning the necessity of such detailed information. One user remarked, "So they trust this will be mailed in but mailed-in ballots are considered illegal?" Another shared, "The Census worker in my area was here SEVEN TIMES... It's WILD." Several commenters suggested the survey's true aim might be related to identifying undocumented individuals or other undisclosed agendas. The widespread public reaction underscores a growing unease regarding privacy and the scope of government data collection.
