re: 13 Climbers Suspended From Bridge Block Shell Oil Vessel From Heading to Arctic

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The company is only permitted to drill the top sections of its wells because it lacks the equipment to cap the wells in case of emergency.

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That's just about the stupidest thing I've ever heard.

Hey man can we go drill some oil?

Do you have the ability to prevent a leak?

No.

Ok. Go ahead.

Thanks Obama!