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Greeson: Yes, the American census should try to count Americans

In this March 15, 2010, file photo, copies of the 2010 Census forms in Phoenix. The 2020 U.S. Census will add a question about citizenship status, a move that brought swift condemnation from Democrats who said it would intimidate immigrants and discourage them from participating. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
In this March 15, 2010, file photo, copies of the 2010 Census forms in Phoenix. The 2020 U.S. Census will add a question about citizenship status, a move that brought swift condemnation from Democrats who said it would intimidate immigrants and discourage them from participating. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File) In this March 15, 2010, file photo, copies of the 2010 Census forms in Phoenix. The 2020 U.S. Census will add a question about citizenship status, a move that brought swift condemnation from Democrats who said it would intimidate immigrants and discourage them from participating. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

By Jay Greeson 3 min read

In the place of our muddled politics, why not embrace clarity?

That makes sense, right?

There are so many questions that divide America these days, why not develop a craving for some straight facts?

That’s what President Trump had in mind by directing the U.S. Census Bureau to ask respondents to the 2020 Census if they are American citizens.

photo Jay Greeson

Simple question. Valuable answers.