Posted on 03/01/2006 7:45:42 AM PST by presidio9
Americans apparently know more about “The Simpsons” than they do about the First Amendment.
Only one in four Americans can name more than one of the five freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment. (Survey: can you name the five freedoms?)
But more than half can name at least two members of the cartoon family, according to a survey.
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.
It also showed that people misidentified First Amendment rights. About one in five people thought the right to own a pet was protected, and 38 percent said they believed the right against self-incrimination contained in the Fifth Amendment was a First Amendment right, the survey found.
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NEA folks are celebrating tonight
I am not so sure civics is required in Highschool anymore.
The public education system here in Houston is doing their best to train good little brainwashed democrats.
What's hilarious is that the article doesn't list them either. Doubt that other than 'freedom of speech' and 'freedom of the press' the reporters would probably list:
'freedom from religion'
'freedom of anti-war protesters to assemble'
'freedom to petition against conservatives'
Victory is in sight for the NEA.
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.
I could only remember four of the five freedoms contained in the First Amendment, but I could name more than five Simpson family members, so I made it up on the backend.
I have never actually read the Document, but the only one that I am positive is in there is the "Right To Not Be Offended."
"The last time I checked, the constitution said of the people, by the people, for the people. That's what the Declaration of Independence says"
Oh, now I remember. It progresses from the "God Is Dead Clause," right?
Don't know. What political dispute caused a party of Springfield's original settlers to break off and found Shelbyville.
Congress shall make no law.
Something so many people seem to forget when discussing the first amendment.
The Shelbyville folk wanted to marry their cousins?
Damn, I'm good at the first amendment AND the Simpsons! Too bad ladies, I'm already married.
To your cousin, right?
I think it's "From each according to his ability to each according to his need." Kids these days...
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