My thoughts?
I think they(insert non offensive name here) are being duped.
The oil WILL move. It's the lifeblood of our nation. The only question is how. Pipelines are orders of magnitude safer than any other form of transport in existence. Alternatives are Barge, Truck and Train.
HUNDREDS of times more likely to spill oil than pipelines. There's an average of one train derailment a week, if not more.

Why increase the risk? Why not use the safest form of transportation?