Today in the mail came a letter from the Census Bureau, informing me that my 2010 Census form will arrive soon and that I should fill it out (so that I can get my “fair share” of “programs you and your neighbors need”).

As reminders go, this is probably only a little more effective than those stupid television commercials funded by millions of tax dollars. (The one that aired during the Super Bowl cost $2.5 million all by itself.)

The letter, by the way, is dated today. Like I’m supposed to believe that it was printed this morning.

UPDATE: E-mailer:

I was just fuming about this letter a few minutes ago. Does this not define government incompetence and waste? A letter telling me I will soon receive a letter? WHAT??

Just wait until he receives the letter saying he should have received a letter.