> I think we’re making a mistake we will come to regret by intentionally damaging our data collection infrastructure.
replyIntentionally damaging infrastructure is the recurring theme of this administration.
I’d be more interested in giving my state detailed info, letting them run programs. The country can have aggregate data.
replyThat works great for real states, but some states are just three mining companies in a trenchcoat.
replyBut this article is about a decision to damage the census less. If you value an accurate census, you should be celebrating!
replyTFA lays out why things don't work that way. If you erode trust in the privacy of census responses, an awful lot of folks will have to start lying on their census
replyI think the TFA was very light on evidence that people's desire to respond to the census is increased if the government fabricates the results later
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