The same pipeline that the Native Americans protested, some of which are still in prison.
The only other viable oil transfer over land is rail or trucking, both of which cost much more, pollute more, and have even higher risks of spills and accidents.
Also many pipelines do carry refined products, like all the jet fuel that goes to airports and diesel fuel for trucking.
Why they are in prison?
The same pipeline that the Native Americans protested, some of which are still in prison.
In a different state altogether, for that matter.
And not one Native American XL protestor is in prison.
Other than all that, your comment is totally cogent.