Yes, my college degree dumbed me down and as I result I felt empowered to question my local government. That really got me in trouble, and they told me to shut up or else, and the else was 34 days in jail under an illegal order. To think that I could participate with my government. It always holds a risk if you have expectations of decency and honesty. Damn, I am angry with my college professor for encouraging civic participation. That cost me dearly.