The more I think about this the more it should be pointed out that NC has very good schools and in-state tuition makes them affordable for more North Carolina residents. When you go to some of these schools, especially in the state system, you are sold the idea that they want you to stay and work in NC and that is a good idea, especially if you are returning to a rural community where there are less resources. This begs the question as to why then would so much social engineering go on and why is preference not given to NC residents if they are qualified and not a criminal since they bought the line that a commitment is being made to them and one was expected in return?