how much do they hate america?

quite damn a lot as i found out for myself. at the lovely bed and breakfast at that. we talked about several things and of course the topic of where i was going to school came up. told them the US and immediately they asked if i thought the US system was truly good. careful not to tread on wrong toes, i said "good education, but i don't always agree with their politics." of course they agreed.
i would be embarassed to be an american in these times.