A new (March 1) survey reports that only 28% of Americans were able to name more than one of the five freedoms granted to them by the First Amendment. However, 52% can name at least two members of “The Simpsons” family. While more than 20% of the participants were able to name all of the Simpsons family members, less than 1% of those surveyed were able to name all five freedoms found in the First Amendment.

More than 40% surveyed could name two of the three “American Idol” judges and 25% could name all three. Only 8 % could name at least three of their First Amendment freedoms.

That’s not all. About 20% of those surveyed agreed that the First Amendment granted them the right to own and raise pets, about the same percentage as those who believe that the right to drive is guaranteed by the First Amendment.

http://www.mccormicktribune.org/mcc...ults_Report.pdf

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