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Devastating scenes from all across rural Oregon today as residents try to pump their own gas for the first time. Officials estimate millions of casualties. #PrayForOregon

Gotta love that picture of a video game explosion (Third last picture)

This is sad news, #Pray4Oregon

Wow that looks like a blast!

Are there actually places where you can't pull your own gas?

(Jan 5, 2018, 08:42 PM)Eclipze Wrote: [ -> ]Gotta love that picture of a video game explosion (Third last picture)

you just called gta a video game fuck you

(Jan 7, 2018, 08:33 AM)Luvbread Wrote: [ -> ]Are there actually places where you can't pull your own gas?

2 out of 50 states: New Jersey and Oregon.

But Oregon now allows for self-service in counties with a population under 40,000.

(Jan 7, 2018, 06:26 PM)Lord Octagon Wrote: [ -> ]

(Jan 7, 2018, 08:33 AM)Luvbread Wrote: [ -> ]Are there actually places where you can't pull your own gas?

2 out of 50 states: New Jersey and Oregon.

But Oregon now allows for self-service in counties with a population under 40,000.

Why in the world would you need such a law?

(Jan 7, 2018, 06:41 PM)Luvbread Wrote: [ -> ]Why in the world would you need such a law?

Millions are now dead after they pumped their own gas. That's why.

Also this:

(Jan 7, 2018, 06:41 PM)Luvbread Wrote: [ -> ]

(Jan 7, 2018, 06:26 PM)Lord Octagon Wrote: [ -> ]

(Jan 7, 2018, 08:33 AM)Luvbread Wrote: [ -> ]Are there actually places where you can't pull your own gas?

2 out of 50 states: New Jersey and Oregon.

But Oregon now allows for self-service in counties with a population under 40,000.

Why in the world would you need such a law?

If I recall, it was a union law to keep people in employment.

(Jan 12, 2018, 03:52 PM)Doctor Internet Wrote: [ -> ]

(Jan 7, 2018, 06:41 PM)Luvbread Wrote: [ -> ]

(Jan 7, 2018, 06:26 PM)Lord Octagon Wrote: [ -> ]

(Jan 7, 2018, 08:33 AM)Luvbread Wrote: [ -> ]Are there actually places where you can't pull your own gas?

2 out of 50 states: New Jersey and Oregon.

But Oregon now allows for self-service in counties with a population under 40,000.

Why in the world would you need such a law?

If I recall, it was a union law to keep people in employment.

The Legislative Assembly declares that, except as provided in ORS 480.345 (Conditions for operation of dispensing device by certain nonretail customers) to 480.385 (Civil penalty for gasoline dispensing law violations),  it is in the public interest to maintain a prohibition on the  self-service dispensing of Class 1 flammable liquids at retail. The  Legislative Assembly finds and declares that:

(1)  The dispensing of Class 1 flammable liquids by dispensers properly  trained in appropriate safety procedures reduces fire hazards directly  associated with the dispensing of Class 1 flammable liquids;

(2)  Appropriate safety standards often are unenforceable at retail  self-service stations in other states because cashiers are often unable  to maintain a clear view of and give undivided attention to the  dispensing of Class 1 flammable liquids by customers;

(3)  Higher liability insurance rates charged to retail self-service stations  reflect the dangers posed to customers when they leave their vehicles  to dispense Class 1 flammable liquids, such as the increased risk of  crime and the increased risk of personal injury resulting from slipping  on slick surfaces;

(4)  The dangers of crime and slick surfaces described in subsection (3) of  this section are enhanced because Oregons weather is uniquely adverse,  causing wet pavement and reduced visibility;

(5)  The dangers described in subsection (3) of this section are heightened  when the customer is a senior citizen or has a disability, especially if  the customer uses a mobility aid, such as a wheelchair, walker, cane or  crutches;

(6)  Attempts by other states to require the providing of aid to senior  citizens and persons with disabilities in the self-service dispensing of  Class 1 flammable liquids at retail have failed, and therefore, senior  citizens and persons with disabilities must pay the higher costs of full  service;

(7) Exposure to toxic fumes represents a health hazard to customers dispensing Class 1 flammable liquids;

(8) The hazard described in subsection (7) of this section is heightened when the customer is pregnant;

(9)  The exposure to Class 1 flammable liquids through dispensing should, in  general, be limited to as few individuals as possible, such as gasoline  station owners and their employees or other trained and certified  dispensers;

(10)  The typical practice of charging significantly higher prices for  full-service fuel dispensing in states where self-service is permitted  at retail:

 (a)  Discriminates against customers with lower incomes, who are under  greater economic pressure to subject themselves to the inconvenience and  hazards of self-service;
 (b)  Discriminates against customers who are elderly or have disabilities who  are unable to serve themselves and so must pay the significantly higher  prices; and
 ©  Increases self-service dispensing and thereby decreases maintenance  checks by attendants, which results in neglect of maintenance,  endangering both the customer and other motorists and resulting in  unnecessary and costly repairs;

(11)  The increased use of self-service at retail in other states has  contributed to diminishing the availability of automotive repair  facilities at gasoline stations;

(12) Self-service dispensing at retail in other states does not provide a sustained reduction in fuel prices charged to customers;

(13) A  general prohibition of self-service dispensing of Class 1 flammable  liquids by the general public promotes public welfare by providing  increased safety and convenience without causing economic harm to the  public in general;

(14) Self-service dispensing at retail contributes to unemployment, particularly among young people;

(15)  Self-service dispensing at retail presents a health hazard and  unreasonable discomfort to persons with disabilities, elderly persons,  small children and those susceptible to respiratory diseases;

(16)  The federal Americans with Disabilities Act, Public Law 101-336,  requires that equal access be provided to persons with disabilities at  retail gasoline stations; and

(17)  Small children left unattended when customers leave to make payment at  retail self-service stations creates a dangerous situation.

I'm amazed that I haven't yet lit myself on fire from filling my own gas.