Some timely food for thought has been provided by the Pew Research Center as we enter our traditional holiday season. According to a new report comparing attitudes in Europe and America, only 49 percent of Americans now feel that American culture is superior to others. This is down from 60 percent in 2002.

For those that may find this troubling, there is more reason for concern in that only 37 percent of young Americans, ages 18-29, say American culture is superior.