The survey says

I’m one of the lucky ones.

I have been selected to be part of two surveys for the U.S. Census Bureau in the past year. No, these aren’t the types that ask nicely for your participation, offer you a free meal or a dollar or any token of appreciation for your answers.

Rather, they are required by law, as is the decennial census that all Americans must fill out. Once you get “chosen,” you’re stuck. T...