D’oh!! More Americans know Simpsons than Constitution

[Avalux]

The study by the new McCormick Tribune Freedom Museum found that 22 percent of Americans could name all five Simpson family members, compared with just one in 1,000 people who could name all five First Amendment freedoms.

Joe Madeira, director of exhibitions at the museum, said he was surprised by the results.

“Part of the survey really shows there are misconceptions, and part of our mission is to clear up these misconceptions,” said Madeira, whose museum will be dedicated to helping visitors understand the First Amendment when it opens in April. “It means we have our job cut out for us.”

The survey found more people could name the three “American Idol” judges than identify three First Amendment rights. They were also more likely to remember popular advertising slogans.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11611015/


I can't say this surprises me much - how very troubling just the same. :-(

[mike_c]

1. a nation of sheep....

eom

[LisaLynne]

2. I heard the local radio guys talking about this while I was driving ...

into work. Yeah, and we wonder why we have problems in this country. That's why the Bushies can take our rights away -- most people don't even know what they are! :scared:

[Wickerman]

3. Christ, what a waste of literacy

Why learn to read if you don't bother to use it?

[northzax]

4. no suprise really

the Simpsons are on 20 times a week.

and even the Supreme court can't decide on the meaning of some of the rights in the constitution.

[Texasgal]

5. Jeez...

That is really fucking sad.... I mean, REALLY sad.