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U.S. needs to be its own well-oiled machine

An oil train protest was held at the County Government Center over a proposal to expand production at the Phillips 66 refinery on the Nipomo Mesa. Feb. 4, 2016.
An oil train protest was held at the County Government Center over a proposal to expand production at the Phillips 66 refinery on the Nipomo Mesa. Feb. 4, 2016. David Middlecamp dmiddlecamp@thetribunenews.com

Why is it that when the United States tries to become self sufficient concerning anything to do with oil, there are protests.

I don’t get it.

There are risks, but really!!

People, we need to do this. Jobs and less oil from other countries.

Linda Haas, Tehachapi

This story was originally published March 4, 2016 at 8:28 PM with the headline "U.S. needs to be its own well-oiled machine."

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