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Self-serve gas stations in N.J.? Not a chance, Gov. Christie says

Trenton Star Ledger -- Anyone in New Jersey longing for self-serve gas stations, don’t get too pumped up about it.
“It’s never going to happen,” Gov. Chris Christie said on a monthly call-in radio show. “There is just no appetite, republicans or democrats in the legislature, to make us a completely self–serve state.”
A caller on NJ 101.5's Ask the Governor show encouraged Christie to pursue self-serve gas stations. Christie said he used to talk about this issue a lot, but fuel hasn’t been added to that fire.
“People in New Jersey love the idea that they’ve got somebody to pump their gas,” Christie said. “I don’t see that changing.”

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Submitted Aug 24, 2012 By: BurntOrange

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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,632 Points:1,610,495 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Aug 28, 2012 4:00:53 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse sometimes it's nice to have someone else pump, esp. on a rainy, dreary day, but the majority of self-serve in non-mandatory full-service states is generally a lot higher.
altonb1 Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:9,341 Points:1,522,520 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Aug 25, 2012 5:48:42 AM Ignore altonb1 Report Abuse And gas in NJ...especially South Jersey, is still cheaper than many other places in the country to boot!
gudrench Champion Author Houston Posts:2,623 Points:529,990 Joined:Mar 2003	Message Posted: Aug 25, 2012 12:38:12 AM Ignore gudrench Report Abuse We're doomed.
BlueberryFocus All-Star Author Rochester Posts:553 Points:128,760 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2012 10:00:12 PM Ignore BlueberryFocus Report Abuse I can't think of many stations in NY that still are full service.
Wanda127 Champion Author Florida Posts:2,499 Points:915,880 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2012 9:27:10 PM Ignore Wanda127 Report Abuse I use to love full service back in the day but now I would rather pump it myself if it saves me money on the fuel purchase.
andy1024 Champion Author Allentown Posts:1,707 Points:449,125 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2012 8:51:37 PM Ignore andy1024 Report Abuse Are there any other states that mandate full-service stations?
albie_4197 Champion Author Ohio Posts:1,031 Points:608,255 Joined:Sep 2001	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2012 8:41:28 PM Ignore albie_4197 Report Abuse I miss full service stations, they are almost gone in Tuscarawas County, Ohio
hank1326 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:8,919 Points:1,734,785 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2012 8:29:34 PM Ignore hank1326 Report Abuse Oregon is also an "Full Service" state.
REBELFAN39 Veteran Author Jackson Posts:355 Points:449,725 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2012 7:01:20 PM Ignore REBELFAN39 Report Abuse Are folks in New Jersey, that lazy?
jpgilmor Champion Author Houston Posts:2,170 Points:604,925 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2012 5:27:31 PM Ignore jpgilmor Report Abuse what is this like a union job or are people in NJ unable to do what other do everyday in about 48 other states?
slowtrain Champion Author Georgia Posts:3,672 Points:949,875 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2012 4:18:18 PM Ignore slowtrain Report Abuse New Jersey is so behind the times. I've been driving for 36 years and I don't think I've ever had someone else pump my gas.
treehood Champion Author San Diego Posts:2,049 Points:397,735 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2012 3:48:58 PM Ignore treehood Report Abuse Don't mind pumping my own gas at all. In fact, I prefer it.
dastard57 Champion Author Orange County Posts:3,210 Points:625,970 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2012 3:38:27 PM Ignore dastard57 Report Abuse This is utter stupidity! Christie is a fake! He is not a conservative because most of his policies lack the capitalistic principles that true conservatism promotes. Why is the state micro-regulating gas stations as to whether or not customers can pump their own gas? I'm guessing from what I read that they have safety concerns? That is nonsense! Then Gov. Christie states “People in New Jersey love the idea that they’ve got somebody to pump their gas”. Where does he get that from? Some poll? In the "bluest of blue" states, California, we have had the choice of self or full serve gas stations for over 40 years. I am 49 yrs old, I started pumping gas in my grandfather's Mobil Station at 15. He had full and self serve. Most stations at that time had both. Over the past 35 yrs the consumers have made the choice. As California drivers know, one would be hard pressed to find a full service station where someone runs out to pump your gas. [Edited by: dastard57 at 8/24/2012 5:40:19 PM EST]
mplato Champion Author Columbia Posts:8,259 Points:1,817,220 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2012 3:36:09 PM Ignore mplato Report Abuse not a chance...what would all those people do then....unemployment is high enough
Piniewoods All-Star Author Jacksonville Posts:892 Points:461,190 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2012 3:34:30 PM Ignore Piniewoods Report Abuse BS, Gas companys keeping it so they can charge more.
Voltus Champion Author Miami Posts:8,456 Points:1,556,375 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2012 3:33:02 PM Ignore Voltus Report Abuse he is so obese, so he can not "self-serve" himself... that's why
dacofa Champion Author Nevada Posts:5,375 Points:1,150,610 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2012 3:32:49 PM Ignore dacofa Report Abuse To many moving parts for them.
d_clark All-Star Author Grand Rapids Posts:925 Points:381,515 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2012 3:31:20 PM Ignore d_clark Report Abuse Don't think NJ residents know how to pump their own gas. ;-)
E-Squirrel Champion Author Orange County Posts:3,015 Points:820,970 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2012 3:30:24 PM Ignore E-Squirrel Report Abuse Its a "job protection" racket, much like buying "insurance" to make sure that your business isn't burned down.
ChuckGVT Champion Author Vermont Posts:6,703 Points:1,694,175 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2012 3:27:43 PM Ignore ChuckGVT Report Abuse As long as it is still much cheaper than the adjoining states, I'll let someone pump my gas.
AWVGUY Sophomore Author West Virginia Posts:244 Points:1,372,465 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2012 3:18:23 PM Ignore AWVGUY Report Abuse thats what I say WHY , do they wana keep up the prices
PrepHermit Champion Author New Jersey Posts:8,106 Points:1,645,155 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2012 3:17:51 PM Ignore PrepHermit Report Abuse Make no mistake about it - this is all about the strength of the NJ Service Station Owners Association lobby and not about jobs. Yes, our gas is relatively cheap compared to other states, even with full service, but it could be cheaper still with self service. In an interesting loophole, diesel fuel is exempt from "must be pumped" and there are self service pumps readily available for those that use it.
manbig13 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:1,431 Points:556,725 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2012 3:17:08 PM Ignore manbig13 Report Abuse why
gr649 Veteran Author Chicago Posts:316 Points:101,370 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2012 3:16:46 PM Ignore gr649 Report Abuse They still exist? Thought they went they of the dinosaur.
luvsautos Champion Author Columbus Posts:4,780 Points:208,405 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2012 3:16:23 PM Ignore luvsautos Report Abuse Weird. Read all the comments made by New Jersey residents -- and they say they DO WANT self-serve gas stations! Politics, people.
sprocketsplines Champion Author Washington Posts:1,687 Points:862,365 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2012 3:16:06 PM Ignore sprocketsplines Report Abuse New Jersey must have a bunch of old pumps that can't read credit/debit cards.
RAE344 Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:3,069 Points:662,495 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2012 3:15:38 PM Ignore RAE344 Report Abuse Each Governor is allowed to set policy that affect the people in his/ her state. Even if I don't agree with it.
WILDCAT112 All-Star Author South Carolina Posts:922 Points:179,450 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2012 3:13:44 PM Ignore WILDCAT112 Report Abuse Look out another price increase
PriceScout007 Rookie Author San Antonio Posts:50 Points:55,580 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2012 3:12:37 PM Ignore PriceScout007 Report Abuse I didn't know those still existed. Lazy state NJ. Pump it your self!
soakmonkey Champion Author Nevada Posts:1,448 Points:1,006,475 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2012 3:12:28 PM Ignore soakmonkey Report Abuse No self-serve in Oregon.
MDTDriver Champion Author California Posts:9,734 Points:2,156,595 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2012 3:12:22 PM Ignore MDTDriver Report Abuse I not seen nothing but self servie gas stations for 25 years.
libertyut Champion Author Utah Posts:1,355 Points:292,600 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2012 3:08:05 PM Ignore libertyut Report Abuse Out west I haven't seen more then one since the 70's.
milespergallon Champion Author Illinois Posts:9,754 Points:1,910,310 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2012 3:06:35 PM Ignore milespergallon Report Abuse If they are not paying more, so what
032946 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:19,865 Points:4,045,020 Joined:Oct 2001	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2012 3:03:42 PM Ignore 032946 Report Abuse We have had them here for years.
normcrocker All-Star Author Tennessee Posts:892 Points:793,280 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2012 3:00:31 PM Ignore normcrocker Report Abuse It isn't like they want to ban full-service stations. Some people even like them. I prefer self-service but that's a personal preference. [Edited by: normcrocker at 8/24/2012 5:02:05 PM EST]
n3tbc Veteran Author Wilmington Posts:355 Points:332,825 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2012 2:59:41 PM Ignore n3tbc Report Abuse OK
KillChain Champion Author Albuquerque Posts:5,610 Points:1,532,135 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2012 2:58:43 PM Ignore KillChain Report Abuse Only the small things, I disagree with Gov.Christie.
stevencr Champion Author Ohio Posts:5,661 Points:1,435,740 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2012 2:56:29 PM Ignore stevencr Report Abuse Yawn!
gass12 Champion Author Omaha Posts:8,399 Points:2,305,665 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2012 2:56:28 PM Ignore gass12 Report Abuse Wish we had it.
fcdriver Champion Author Tennessee Posts:7,253 Points:1,474,805 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2012 2:56:11 PM Ignore fcdriver Report Abuse it is what it is
REVLAW Champion Author San Antonio Posts:10,440 Points:2,008,220 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2012 2:50:45 PM Ignore REVLAW Report Abuse To each (state) its own.
mikaye Champion Author Cleveland Posts:3,839 Points:866,385 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2012 2:46:52 PM Ignore mikaye Report Abuse why not
Indy1 All-Star Author Quad Cities Posts:877 Points:804,475 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2012 2:44:35 PM Ignore Indy1 Report Abuse ok
nemoFL Champion Author Florida Posts:8,806 Points:1,611,250 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2012 2:44:02 PM Ignore nemoFL Report Abuse amazing
tarheelcoastie Champion Author Greensboro Posts:5,201 Points:1,112,130 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2012 2:42:57 PM Ignore tarheelcoastie Report Abuse Must be a lobby at work!
MusicalMan7 All-Star Author Ohio Posts:597 Points:93,430 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2012 2:40:42 PM Ignore MusicalMan7 Report Abuse All Chris Christie cares about being self-serve is the buffet line at Golden Corral. He can't get out of the car to pump his own gas though.
bmoolyk Rookie Author Las Vegas Posts:62 Points:890,520 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2012 2:39:48 PM Ignore bmoolyk Report Abuse Just make it pre-pay before you pump to stop the jersey thugs from driving off
tdmedan All-Star Author Colorado Posts:580 Points:148,945 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2012 2:37:04 PM Ignore tdmedan Report Abuse good
barbs24 Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:3,149 Points:2,041,770 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2012 2:36:59 PM Ignore barbs24 Report Abuse Why? The rest of us having been pumping our own for year. Nice to have a full service place for those with disabilities or other issues, but what about choice!
mikesr11 Champion Author New York City Posts:3,506 Points:681,190 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2012 2:36:18 PM Ignore mikesr11 Report Abuse I DON'T UNDERSTAND THE NEW JERSEY LOGIC.