[chesley]

Yeah, and the census was takn so that they could be taxed.

A good reason to avoid it.

[cripplecreek]

Now days tax purposes are among the least of my problems with the census.

[left that other site]

“Yeah, and the census was takn so that they could be taxed.

A good reason to avoid it.”

Yes. I might add, TAXED by a godless, pagan, evil, usurping, antisemitic, dictator (Tiberius Caesar) who had taken over their country. And Joseph was a Self-employed businessman who just wanted to ply his trade (carpentry) and support his family in peace!

Interesting parallel!