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Money are allocated based on census information. redistricting is coming up in a number of states and the number of representatives folks get in the house of reps will be determined by this census. that's real money, real policy implications. i think it's always going to be a challenge to try to take a static snapshot that captures everyone in a fluid environment of race. this country was sort of forged in the fire of race and our future likely lies in it in some way, but no single, simple form can really appeal to and respect everyone's different perspective. two latinos or latinas are going ...

Is it a distraction because of this one or two words that's on the census form, the greater good that comes out of the census may be overshadowed by just this one issue? >> well, and that greater good is important for people watching this to keep in mind, over $400 billion in federal money are allocated based on census information. redistricting is coming up in a number of states and a number of representatives that folks get in the house of reps will be determined by the census that is real money, real policy implications. i think this it is always going to be a challenge to take a static sna...