Wednesday, May 17, 2006

Can't make this shit up

From USA Today, Study guide for U.S. citizenship test omits freedom of press:
WASHINGTON — A set of flashcards designed to help applicants for U.S. citizenship learn basic civics has become one of the most popular items sold by the Government Printing Office.

But the $8.50 flashcards — which contain questions and answers from the actual citizenship exam — won't help immigrants learn much about the role of the press in American democracy.

Question 80 asks, "Name one right or freedom guaranteed by the First Amendment." The answer lists freedom of speech, religion, assembly and the right to petition the government — but omits freedom of the press.

Fear not: there's a $6 million redesign in the works.

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