Proud to Be Americans, and Glad to Eat Burgers

Americans aren’t bashful about criticizing the U.S., as they routinely do when polled about its economy, morals, schools, you name it. Don’t take those complaints to mean people are down on the country, though. In a new Harris Poll, 84 percent said they’re “very proud” to be American citizens, and most of the rest are “somewhat proud” (12 percent). Only among 18-24-year-olds did the “very proud” tally (69 percent) fall significantly below the national average.