Census question is about sexuality not sex

[Shadow]

Were I told I had to answer such a question, I would automatically refuse, citing it as being nobody's business but my own.

Were it a choice, then I don't know whether I'd answer it or not to be honest ... probably not, for the same reason.

To my mind, whether the rationale for wanting to ascertain this information by the powers that be is malevolant or sincere is largely irrelevant - as Marshlander has already said, in the wrong hands (even in today's more accepting climate), it can be used as a weapon against people that might prefer to keep it to themselves.

If it is their intention to do a straw poll to find out how many out and proud LGBT people are out there, then fine, but it should be a two-tier question, the first being "Do you mind answering a question about your sexuality ?", with the second only applying if the answer to the first is "No".

I see no merit in forcing people to provide personal data, where it may lead to their detriment (to be assessed subjectively).

... but that's my two penneth ... mile:.

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