Are Americans Dumb?

Ok, I think this is an easy one.  Anyone who watches Jay Leno approach people on the streets with simple questions about geography, current events, history, etc. – knows that our educational system is failing us in some way.  I just came across this great article from the New York Times about a new book coming out called “The Age of American Unreason”.  It looks like an interesting read.  That is, if anyone will read it.