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If you had the choice, would you pump your own gas?
KTVZ Asked by KTVZ
1,143 Votes

If you had the choice, would you pump your own gas?

Yes!

12

No!

17

Yes!

10 Comments
Ed Drahos
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Ed Drahos

There's no choice in most of southern California. Yet even in the 70s I did so before they removed serviced gas stations. This is only a sign of commercial greed. No service, no need to pay for the attendant employees.

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Angel Jin
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Angel Jin

Would be quicker to pump my own.have one lane for those that need help or who doesn't want to get out and pump their own

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Sussie Due
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Sussie Due

I already do. Since the state passed a law a while back for come counties I have been. They also did it again for the whole state during 2020 because of COVID and that ruling was never repealed. Allot of people don't know that but the gas stations do so they don't care if I do.

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David Brouillard
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David Brouillard

It is easy! I would be faster than the slow, overworked guy who spills gas on my car.

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Rick Allen
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Rick Allen

Yes definitely, I prefer to, I always help the attendant and take the nozzle out myself so they do not spill any gas on my rigs!

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Pat Glandon
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Pat Glandon

I've pumped my own gas all my life until I moved here in 2018. Waiting in line for someone to do something I'm capable of doing is inefficient. As long as it doesn't cost job loss, I'd rather do it myself.

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JohnWayne Kenneth Pool
JohnWayne Kenneth Pool

That's the trouble. I'm too afraid to lose my job. I've made more money at other places, but this is the only company I've found willing to work with me on my schedule for my career training.

DeBacker Melis
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DeBacker Melis

Absolutely!. It would get done in a more efficient way and more carefully because I care about my own rig and don't want the gas dripping on the paint.

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Michael Miller
Michael Miller

Gasoline won't affect your paint job. I've used it to clean off tree sap, works great.

k san
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k san

Absolutely!! I have lived in other states for 65 years and always had to pump my own gas and I prefer it because it speeds things up. It makes for a much slower process having to wait for attendants to finish with 1 - 2 cars ahead of you when you could be doing it yourself!! Good to have the choice!

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Robert Northrup
Robert Northrup

I doubt very much you would get through the line any quicker. If the attendants are that slow find another station. Maybe you should have stayed in the other state.

k san
k san

And, contrary to what many on the other side are saying, they are NOT taking away attendants for those who don't want to pump their own gas... just providing a choice to do it yourself for those of us who want to.

Jessi Johnson Horn
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Jessi Johnson Horn

In Culver we usually do since we have 1 gas station and they only have 1 person working the store.

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Sussie Due
Sussie Due

I love that store. They are so nice there. I pump my own gas there too. Non Eth.

No!

13 Comments
Lisa York
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Lisa York

I would rather have someone else do it...too many years of pumping my own gas... plus, it provides jobs

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JohnWayne Kenneth Pool
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JohnWayne Kenneth Pool

I'm an attendant. I doubt I'd lose my job if self-serve was law, but I don't want to roll that dice. I have the resume to work for higher-paying companies-I have before-but this company is the only one I've found willing to give me the time off I need for my non-college training for my dream career.

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George Robirts
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George Robirts

I work on cars 5 days a week so sometimes i don't like to smell like gas. I got my start pumping gas. Also, after working all day, i don't always have the energy to pump my own gas. And my dear wife has no idea how to pump gas and has no desire to know, so she shouldn't be forced to.

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Dianne Price
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Dianne Price

I'm 81 & don't want to pump mu gas!!

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Matt Dittrich
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Matt Dittrich

The push for this legislation seems more rooted in the benefit to station owners rather than the general public. If passed, prices won't be any lower at the pump. Besides, not pumping your own gas is pretty great.

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Matt Stickler
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Matt Stickler

Convenience and prefer service.

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Maureen Drews
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Maureen Drews

I have found throughout history that self pumping does not lower gas prices. I prefer not to pump my own gas.

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Kenneth Emmrich
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Kenneth Emmrich

There is no benefit to me to pump my own fuel. I do not want smelly hands. If they get rid of the Attendants prices will not go down. We need to keep it the way it is. There is no shortage of people who want to work at a gas station. There is also no shortage of greedy station owners.

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Kevin Crabtree
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Kevin Crabtree

I use the thing called Cash most of the time

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Raeanne Spencer-Pike
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Raeanne Spencer-Pike

I do NOT want to pump my own gas. Keep the jobs for those who are in need of it.

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Robert Northrup
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Robert Northrup

People need jobs and the few pennies per gallon it costs to pay them to pump gas is irrelevant. Most people waste that much on junk food every day. Gas tax in Oregon is about $.56-.58 a gallon. Gas prices fluctuate so much it makes little difference what it costs to give someone a job.

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Gabe West
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Gabe West

Not when its cold and snowy or rainy

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Gabe West
Gabe West

Plus it provides jobs

Should there be better vetting of candidates and reporting in the voters pamphlet?

Should there be better vetting of candidates and reporting in the voters pamphlet?

Yes

2

No

0

Yes

2 Comments
Lisa York
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Lisa York

EVERYTHING submitted by the candidates for inclusion in the voter's pamphlet should be thoroughly vetted!!!

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Marie Gilbert
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Marie Gilbert

Because he is an elected official and should be 100% honest.

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No

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Should a judge block the May first closure of China Hat road?
KTVZ Asked by KTVZ
1,004 Votes

Should a judge block the May first closure of China Hat road?

YES

3

NO

21

YES

3 Comments
Louis Vaday
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Louis Vaday

This made an error! I voted NO and it recorded yes! They shouldn't {and ALL} shouldn't be allowed on all public land because they do not follow rules! Dumping garbage, open flames during fire season, over extending time stay, etc. And now because of them our insurance is going up and land value goin

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Brad Hunter
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Brad Hunter

Because they are steam rolling the homeless

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NO

21 Comments
Tammy Salka
1
Tammy Salka

The homeless are not residents, they are squatters!

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Kayla Sulak
1
Kayla Sulak

These people have had MONTHS of notice. Nobody ever told them it's acceptable to post up long-term there, so they shouldn't have planted their belongings out there if they have no way to move it. This sets a bad precedent if they're allowed to stay.

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Richard Williams
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Richard Williams

I can no longer use this area of public land for fear of walking into a homeless camp or being attacked by their "pets". This land is for all of us to use, not just the homeless.

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Joanna Lee
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Joanna Lee

Safety should be the biggest concern here. If these people are homeless, they can travel to another area to reside. Forest service doesn't always implement preventative measures. So this being one of the times they do. Its important to make sure it happens. Before there is anymore devastating fires.

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Shane Murray
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Shane Murray

The homeless have trashed the forest out there. It makes me sick

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Greg Deadbolt Leach
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Greg Deadbolt Leach

Time to move these people to the Attorneys and Judges front lawns!!!

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Karen Thrower
1
Karen Thrower

The China Hat area has been badly damaged and disrespected by campers.

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Jeannie H.
1
Jeannie H.

How is this their "home"? Have they paid property tax like the rest of us? How is this state even justifying this?!?!

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Nancy
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Nancy

They’ve had plenty of time to move. Why can the homeless trash/burn our beautiful forest? Tax paying citizens are only allowed to camp for 14 days! What about the homeowners rights near China Hat, they need to feel safe in their own community! This has gone on way too long and I’m surprised!

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Lynn Marie Leehmann
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Lynn Marie Leehmann

If you look at the Federal Regulations for camping on Federal land it states only 14 days. These people have over stated their welcome, they need to go and they have known about this for at least six months.

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Brad Aimone
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Brad Aimone

It is ironic the Bend Equity Group has filed a lawsuit to block the closure. Where is the indignation for the horrible environmental damage done by these campers who’ve violated the USFS long standing limit of a 14 day stay in a primitive camp site?

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Nancy Roquero
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Nancy Roquero

This has gone on too long. The forests near Woodside community and other neighborhoods need fire protection and protection from the homeless with guns and vicious dogs and the garbage left behind. The homeless have had plenty of notice.

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Lisa York
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Lisa York

the USFS has been planning this burn since Oct 2019... more than enough time for the homeless/advocacy groups to come up with a plan to move...

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Debbie Boyd
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Debbie Boyd

This has been going on for way too long & it is ridiculous to postpone as they have known this needs to be done. The forest needs to be protected & these do gooders are too late to the game & so much time & money spent on homeless with ZERO results. We need DOGE. for Oregon!

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Marie Gilbert
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Marie Gilbert

We live near China Hat and the fear of fire and crime is constant. Plus the forest is being destroyed by illegal cutting of trees, garbage and toxins

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Bendlover
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Bendlover

I haven't felt safe hiking or biking there for years due to the aggressive homeless people out there.

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Pam
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Pam

We need to ensure that the lands are managed for the enjoyment/needs of all peoples, not a select few

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pamcuny
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pamcuny

I worry every year WHO is in the woods starting fires, whether deliberate or unintentional consequences…

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Jeff Sanders
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Jeff Sanders

I live near China Hat and used to love going out the with my dog. Once weapons started be pulled on people that stopped. I want my forest back. Good riddance to the whole lot. Don't ever come back.

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Latterdaysaint
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Latterdaysaint

There needs to be more homeless shelters in the city!

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Kim Kahl
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Kim Kahl

The danger of fire starting in this area is incredibly high and impacts large subdivisions. It is mandatory to close this area for the safety of all. This should not be a place for camping to be allowed as it has been.

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