New Jersey should let we the people vote on self-serve gas (Opinion)

[Gefn]

When it comes to being able to pump our own gas in New Jersey, in the words of Jersey's own Frankie Valli: "So close and yet so far.”

Just when we thought that with a new Senate president and a proposed bill that would bring self-serve gas to New Jersey we could finally be able to pump our own and not be at the mercy of an overworked or lazy attendant while we stare dumbfounded at an orange cone in front of the pump, new Senate President Nicholas Scutari opposes the idea.

Without Scutari's support, the bill to make self-serve an option in New Jersey will never see a vote in the upper house.


https://nj1015.com/new-jersey-should-let-we-the-people-vote-on-self-serve-gas-opinion/

[Gefn]

Every couple of years, some politician floats this idea. So far, it hasn’t gone through.

Dunno if this will be a ballot question in November

[Kamaji]

I have never understood why New Jerseyites do not trust themselves to pump their own gas.

[catfish1957]

I have never understood why New Jerseyites do not trust themselves to pump their own gas.

I can think of some examples why some people shouldn't pump gas.....

[Kamaji]

I can think of some examples why some people shouldn't pump gas.....

Yes, so can I.  But are those risks so predominant in NJ that self-service should be illegal?

[catfish1957]

Yes, so can I.  But are those risks so predominant in NJ that self-service should be illegal?

No, just being a thorn in the topic, by adding the Darwin Award Candidates in the mix.

I used to take Business Trips to NJ, mostly in the '90's, but don't remember having to have someone else pump my gas.  Maybe I didn't use enough in my rental, but ........

[Kamaji]

No, just being a thorn in the topic, by adding the Darwin Award Candidates in the mix.

@catfish1957