The copy of the census form. Image elnuediario.com.do
NEW YORK.- Dominican residents in the United States were again, the same as in 2000, excluded from being counted as a specific nationality in the 2010 census, which will begin within six months.
Promotional samples of the official form, already being distributed to community activists and organizations again reveal that Washington will not take Dominicans into account as it does with Mexicans, Puerto Ricans and Cubans, despite promises in several meetings by several lawmakers –including senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Washington Heights representative Charles Rangel- to Dominican politicians at the start or this year in Upper Manhattan, that a box with the word "DOMINICAN" would figure.
The 10 question form has also been printed in Spanish, and includes specific nationalities with much lower numbers than the Dominican population in the U.S.
Box 8 of the form asks to specify “another Hispanic race" such Argentinean, Nicaraguan, Salvadoran, Spanish of Colombian.
Written by: xwill7, 2 Oct 2009 12:05 PM
From: United States, Chicago
Why does this matter? Its not like they are going to help the Dominican population more than others
From: United States, San Diego, CA - (Dei sitio)
Oh my God, what a tragedy, US has excluded Dominicans from being counted as a specific nationality!..Oh my God..we are so close minded and lambones.
Written by: xwill7, 2 Oct 2009 12:11 PM
From: United States, Chicago
the other hispanic groups have been in USA in larger numbers way before us
Written by: ny4life, 2 Oct 2009 12:47 PM
From: United States, New York, NY
It's unfortunate that once again we have been excluded. We are the second largest hispanic immigrant group only behind Mexicans. We are estimated as having a larger population than the Cuban community. We are the third largest hispanic group behind 1. Mexicans 2. Puerto Ricans. Dominicans are definitely making great progress in the U.S. and we will continue to do so. However, it's a blow not to add us to the CENSUS as we are an important contributed to the United States.
From: United States, New York City
"the other hispanic groups have been in USA in larger numbers way before us"
Perhaps. But we have surpassed the Cubans and that has been known for some time and yet the Cubans have their own category in the upcoming census. It's a clear indication of how Washington views our community.
Written by: xwill7, 2 Oct 2009 12:53 PM
From: United States, Chicago
NY and cibby. There are more Dominican illegals than Cubans. I think that this is why we don't get that spot yet
Written by: ny4life, 2 Oct 2009 12:59 PM
From: United States, New York, NY
Xwii7,
I don't think that is the reason. We have a large legal community in the U.S. and a relatively small undocumented community when compared to many other nationalities. I think Ciby is right. After being promised by Politicans of our inclusion we received a smack in the face. I think its a clear indication on how Washington views our community.
From: Tanzania, on the river to lake Taganyika with Kate
xwill7 very funny and cibby stop voting for that thief Rangel " no speeky Spanish " His mother was PR
Written by: xwill7, 2 Oct 2009 1:03 PM
From: United States, Chicago
With so many Dominicans getting deported for crimes and even the ball players cheating, I don't think we will ever get that spot anytime soon. They don't want to celebrate us
From: United States, New York City
"NY and cibby. There are more Dominican illegals than Cubans. I think that this is why we don't get that spot yet"
The LEGAL Dominicans here and their progeny have surpassed the Cubans already. Even without us having a specific space to indicate as much in the coming census said census will demonstrate as much regardless.
From: United States, New York City
"cibby stop voting for that thief Rangel "
I couldn't vote for Rangel even if I wanted to...I live NOWHERE near his district and never have.
From: United States, San Diego, CA - (Dei sitio)
Can anyone explain me how this decision benefits Dominican Republic?
If DR is so concern about having our Diaspora counted in 2010 census, why don't we do it with our resources, how difficult is to run a census?
I hate DR's servility and flattery speech to the US.
From: United States, New York City
"Can anyone explain me how this decision benefits Dominican Republic?"
It has nothing to do with Dominican Republic but everything to do with the Dominican and Dominican-American community in the states. The census is used by the government to formulate policies such as the allocation of resources and as such it is vital that everyone is well represented whenever a census is conducted.
Written by: Vivacuba, 2 Oct 2009 1:38 PM
From: Dominican Republic
The race selection is on the form because the US Govt is RACIST. They love to divide people with race division. Be happy Dominicans are not an option on the form. In this manner Dominicans will not be singled out in any manner. Good advice is to simply NOT answer the door and/or supply any information to the criminals whatsoever.
http://www.wnd.com/index.php?pageId=97208#Written by: zooma, 2 Oct 2009 1:44 PM
From: United States
"8. Is Person 1 of Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin?
No, not of Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin
Yes, Mexican, Mexican Am., Chicano
Yes, Puerto RicanYes, Cuban
Yes, another Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin — Print origin, for example,
Argentinean, Colombian, Dominican, Nicaraguan, Salvadoran, Spaniard, and so on"
*Above taken from "Questions Planned for the 2010 Census and American Community Survey"
What is the big deal about this? Those persons of Dominican origin can list where they are from and the information will be taken in consideration for available govenment programs.
It's like showing up at a party and your name is not on the official guest list. However, you leave your name at the door and then let in, you still get the benefits of the party.
This is all a tempest in a teapot because some media type had to create a storyline.
From: United States
“another Hispanic race"
Race has such a convoluted meaning in the States.
From: Tanzania, on the river to lake Taganyika with Kate
Vivacuba deals the slimy race card off the bottom of the deck
From: United States
ny4life laments
however, it is a blow not to add us to the CENSUS as we are an important contributed to the United States
dominicans ARE added to the census. just not as a specific nationality.
Written by: acmore, 2 Oct 2009 2:42 PM
From: United States
Racism in the US? Maybe. Would you rather be black (like Haitian black) in the US or in the DR or Cuba? No racism over there. Just coincidence that wealthiest are also the whitest and the poorest are also the darkest.
From: United States
now watch CharlieNUTS say you are dealing the race card from the bottom of the deck. hey, acmore, how many blonde hair, blue eyed squeegee men have you seen lately?
Written by: xwill7, 2 Oct 2009 2:47 PM
From: United States, Chicago
they are scared to know the real number of Dominicans in the US
From: United States
who cares
Written by: BASTA, 2 Oct 2009 9:13 PM
From: Dominican Republic, = Ghetto-SPM-Barrio Blanco
Vivacuba deals the slimy race card off the bottom of the deck = he forgets he and all of us are related to the Chimps
From: Canada
Because they don't want to face the fact that TOO many would proudly write "Dominican" and are in fact illegals.... Then what?????
Written by: pelaut, 3 Oct 2009 8:46 AM
From: United States
Believe me, you do not want the US athorities to know how many troops have landed until they're ready to take over.
Written by: ateo1992, 3 Oct 2009 12:17 PM
From: Dominican Republic
What ever dude i don't care if those a** holes exluded us, i still proud Dominican and my history! :)
Written by: Edward, 3 Oct 2009 3:33 PM
From: United States, Faux News: Unfair Imbalance
Big deal. White people still think Mexican and Puerto Rican are the same thing anyway!
Written by: bienamor, 6 Oct 2009 11:09 AM
From: Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo
BFD They should take the race and nationality boxes off the form they are are counting people living in the USA, should not matter where or what. just how many.
Should be no special programs by nationality anyway, Plus should not have the forms in Spanish,or any language other than english. I sure as hell cant find any in english here.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEJfS1v-fU0
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Perhaps. But we have surpassed the Cubans and that has been known for some time and yet the Cubans have their own category in the upcoming census. It's a clear indication of how Washington views our community.
I don't think that is the reason. We have a large legal community in the U.S. and a relatively small undocumented community when compared to many other nationalities. I think Ciby is right. After being promised by Politicans of our inclusion we received a smack in the face. I think its a clear indication on how Washington views our community.
The LEGAL Dominicans here and their progeny have surpassed the Cubans already. Even without us having a specific space to indicate as much in the coming census said census will demonstrate as much regardless.
I couldn't vote for Rangel even if I wanted to...I live NOWHERE near his district and never have.
If DR is so concern about having our Diaspora counted in 2010 census, why don't we do it with our resources, how difficult is to run a census?
I hate DR's servility and flattery speech to the US.
It has nothing to do with Dominican Republic but everything to do with the Dominican and Dominican-American community in the states. The census is used by the government to formulate policies such as the allocation of resources and as such it is vital that everyone is well represented whenever a census is conducted.
No, not of Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin
Yes, Mexican, Mexican Am., Chicano
Yes, Puerto RicanYes, Cuban
Yes, another Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin — Print origin, for example,
Argentinean, Colombian, Dominican, Nicaraguan, Salvadoran, Spaniard, and so on"
*Above taken from "Questions Planned for the 2010 Census and American Community Survey"
What is the big deal about this? Those persons of Dominican origin can list where they are from and the information will be taken in consideration for available govenment programs.
It's like showing up at a party and your name is not on the official guest list. However, you leave your name at the door and then let in, you still get the benefits of the party.
This is all a tempest in a teapot because some media type had to create a storyline.
Race has such a convoluted meaning in the States.
however, it is a blow not to add us to the CENSUS as we are an important contributed to the United States
dominicans ARE added to the census. just not as a specific nationality.
Should be no special programs by nationality anyway, Plus should not have the forms in Spanish,or any language other than english. I sure as hell cant find any in english here.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEJfS1v-fU0