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Mr.Bill

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19. I did it back in '09. I was younger then,

Tue Jul 13, 2021, 12:25 AM

Jul 2021

I will be 68 in a few weeks. It is a very physically demanding job. We were actually doing pre-Census mapping work that required knocking on every door in an area. Lots of hills here, and lots of steps to get to doors. I was probably walking 5-10 miles a day. I was between jobs and thought it would be a good way to get in shape. It was.

No way would I try to do it now. Also, you better be prepared for some confrontations with some big dogs. I know a bit about dog training, so I did okay, but I had to back pit bulls away from me a number of times. The Census doesn't allow you to carry pepper spray or any other defensive weapons.

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QAnon quacks are putting these "no vaccine solicitation" stickers on their homes [View all] Nevilledog Jul 2021 OP

OKay! Enjoy your death! Seriously, anyone that wants to be stupid proud, OK. OAITW r.2.0 Jul 2021 #1

That should speed up the vaccination process for those who want the vaccine and are shut-ins. TheBlackAdder Jul 2021 #15

These people are bottom fish. TreasonousBastard Jul 2021 #2

Good to know who the fuckwits in the neighborhood are, if nothing else... RockRaven Jul 2021 #3

Not sure how serious the idea of door-to-door solicitation is, but I'd drop it. Hoyt Jul 2021 #4

We laugh at these morons but they drive, own guns and NoMoreRepugs Jul 2021 #5

They might want to consider a File of Life for their refrigerators, too. tanyev Jul 2021 #6

Have the work done by the Census Bureau. Mr.Bill Jul 2021 #7

True, but they can still get shot or treated like chit. Hoyt Jul 2021 #8

As a practical matter, you are correct. Mr.Bill Jul 2021 #9

My 68 year old brother was thinking about doing Census work last year. Hoyt Jul 2021 #18

I did it back in '09. I was younger then, Mr.Bill Jul 2021 #19

Yeah, he and I learned the rural dogs danger early on. It's not an easy job, Hoyt Jul 2021 #23

"By ringing my bell you agree to these terms"-- So you KNOCK? LowerManhattanite Jul 2021 #10

Yes I'd like to see them cite precedent on this one. Initech Jul 2021 #12

That sign carries as much legal weight Mr.Bill Jul 2021 #20

Holy fuck!!! That is some scary shit! Initech Jul 2021 #11

What would be the crime involved in having this sign on your door? (nt) Hugh_Lebowski Jul 2021 #14

On a positive note I just feel less & less bad about wishing for horrible outcomes for stupid people Hugh_Lebowski Jul 2021 #13

Where there's a dollar to be made, there's a hustle and pitch to be formed. Profiting from death. TheBlackAdder Jul 2021 #16

Yep. Someone's selling these signs . . . Journeyman Jul 2021 #17

They are making it easier and more efficient for the solicitors. One reason I put up extra blood brewens Jul 2021 #21

I thought you were supposed to mark your door against the Angel of Death. nolabear Jul 2021 #22

We have a winner. multigraincracker Jul 2021 #24

That'll save the FEMA teams the trouble of marking the house when a wellness check is requested... Hugin Jul 2021 #25

Too bad they came out too late There's a dead nurse who would have wanted one Fullduplexxx Jul 2021 #26

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The people going door-to-door should leave a sympathy card because it's only Vinca Jul 2021 #28