Wretched Excess 2011-2012 Edition

Behold the new $3.5 million dollar NC State Chancellor's mansion just opened this month. It is so big, it has a name, The Point.  The Point backs up to Lake Raleigh on one side and expansive landscaping that increases the mansion's sweep on the other:  better to be even more isolated.

 I suppose we should be grateful that construction jobs were created during the process, but the taxpayer's foot the bill (as usual).  Enjoy the digs, Mr. Chancellor.