Re: Barnett Shale Continues to Give and Give

Wait, I’ve seen this episode before. School on top of gold mine. Insanely rich people getting richer. Doesn’t it end with someone shooting Mr. Burns?

Skinner: I’m afraid we’ve got no legal recourse against Mr. Burns and
         his slant-drilling operation.  The oil belongs to whoever
         pumped it first.
  Willy: What about all the expensive stuff we wanted?  Can we still
         have it?
Skinner: No!
          [Willy tears his shirt open and sobs]
  Willy: Blast it!
Skinner: In fact, to pay for the construction and operation and
         demolition of our new derrick, the school will have to
         eliminate all nonessential programs: music –
          [Tito punches through his bongos]
         — and maintenance.
  Willy: Argh, I’ll kill that Mr. Burns!  And, er, _wound_ that Mr.
         Smithers.  Out of my way!  [he storms out]