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Would you prefer to pump your own gas or not?
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1,397 Votes

Would you prefer to pump your own gas or not?

Yes, it's faster!

15

No, don't want to.

25

Yes, it's faster!

14 Comments
Dkayla Byers
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Dkayla Byers

yeah because you could die from corona

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k san
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k san

Absolutely! Coming from states where you do pump your own, it is definitely faster. At places like Fred Meyer that serve many people, attendants don’t always get to the people who got there 1st. Arg!

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Mike Aronow
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Mike Aronow

Yes, but, I wish they all had those clips that allowed you to start fueling and then hang out in your car until the tank was full. Some still do, but, I feel like they're increasingly rare.

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sharder8
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sharder8

Nothing like waiting for the employee to finally get to refueling your car and then waiting again for the employee to hang up the hose. Having said that, I do use full service when in medically need.

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Gina Ricketts
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Gina Ricketts

Because I can get in and out quick and don't have to wait in line for gas station employees who are the slowest individuals in the free universe lol!

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Doug Paris
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Doug Paris

Because I'm not lazy and I am not incompetent-it is faster and in tune with the vast majority of the other 49 states-can't believe Oregon is still living in the dark ages-MG what is wrong with you pep

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Keith Uht
Keith Uht

48. New Jersey is like Oregon.

Ka San
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Ka San

Yes, absolutely!!! I've only lived in Bend for 3 years, and I find it slow and inconvenient. Even in bad weather, I'd rather not wait for an attendant.

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Len Parsons
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Len Parsons

And the price for self service needs to be less than full service

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Diane Springstead Cole
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Diane Springstead Cole

Growing up in Ohio I've pumped gas for years. I never minded it.

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Susan Keith
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Susan Keith

It is better for the environment as the nozzle does not remain in the tank with fumes escaping until the attendant is able to return to your vehicle.

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GT Thomas
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GT Thomas

You do not have to but it should be your choice.

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Steven Huillet
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Steven Huillet

Gas prices would be cheaper for one thing and service would be much faster!

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Adam Hollman
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Adam Hollman

Let station owners decide how to serve their customers and then consumers can choose where to buy. I prefer to just take care of it myself rather than wait until the attendant gets around to me.

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No, don't want to.

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Pam W
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Pam W

I don't want to take jobs away from anyone. That is why I won't use the self serve in Walmart either.

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Patricia Morris
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Patricia Morris

Came from a state where you had to pump my own gas and it is not easy to do in your 80’s

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Nik Myles
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Nik Myles

This is a job killer bill

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champagne dog
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champagne dog

Why would I want to pump gas. I love full service gas stations and often tip the attendants. Self service gas pumps equals loss of jobs and inconvenience for customers. Please Oregon, stay unique.

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Karen Schwecke Bates
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Karen Schwecke Bates

i just had back surgery - definitely not pumping my own gas. Plus, we travel in between Washington and California - I love the fact that we can come back to Oregon and not have to get out of the car

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Christena
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Christena

It creates jobs, it's convenient. I don't really care either way but it's nice.

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Danni
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Danni

I'm old, disabled, and way too stupid to figure out how it works. Do you think women all dressed up for a date want to arrive smelling of gasoline?

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Leslie Ann
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Leslie Ann

I've poor health and greatly appreciate those who work hard and pump my gas. They need jobs too.

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Rod Blower
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Rod Blower

We have voted on this many times, and it has always been bnb 9ted down

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Toni Ayers
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Toni Ayers

Why is everyone in such a hurry? Waste too much time on social media perhaps?

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Kathryn Kinney Evans
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Kathryn Kinney Evans

Just not a good idea all around.

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Linda Nolin
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Linda Nolin

I have never had so much trouble getting gas as when I went on a trip to Az. last year. Can't use cash and couldn't get the gas to start because every pump is different. Had to get help several times.

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Robert Northrup
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Robert Northrup

The excuse that pumping gas is dangerous is ridiculous. Millions of people pump gas everyday without injury to themselves, others or their vehicle. It is worth it to me to pay for the service.

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Gary Hatherill
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Gary Hatherill

I don't mind, either way. But didn't I hear the law says the price has to stay the same?

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Erica Crossan
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Erica Crossan

Because I don't want to smell like gas or get out in the weather. I also don't want to go inside if I pay with cash

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Judy Fisher
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Judy Fisher

Self-pumping gas in Oregon would eliminate those jobs for people who currently do this service.

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Nancy Cook
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Nancy Cook

I think safety and security are both issues. A hired attendant is a safer option, especially for women in a car alone.

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Leota Evans
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Leota Evans

Because I like having my gas pumped.. I've never pumped my gas in Oregon... native Oregonian.. More jobs for Oregon... We don't need people being in a hurry pumping there own gas...slow down

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Loni Jewell
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Loni Jewell

The amount of jobs that would be lost seems would be a blow to a part of the community that already struggles to afford the cost of living in our area. Job elimination for convenience, no way!

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Anthony Dehart
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Anthony Dehart

It's just a start to be 100% self service and at full price

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Ann Harbert Evensen
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Ann Harbert Evensen

At my age, I just would rather not have to pump my own.

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Bob Majka
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Bob Majka

It sucks having to pump your own gas in inclement weather. Let someone get paid to do it!

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Karen Rickard Smith
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Karen Rickard Smith

why put someone out of a job!!!

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Gabe West
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Gabe West

It kills jobs, pluse who want to pump there own gas in the winter

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Should the U.S. open the strategic oil reserves to lower gas prices?
KTVZ Asked by KTVZ
293 Votes

Should the U.S. open the strategic oil reserves to lower gas prices?

Yes!

9

No!

7

Yes!

5 Comments
Gabe West
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Gabe West

Biden needs to open the keystone pipeline and resume oil exploration

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Paul Owen
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Paul Owen

The strategic oil reserves are for times like this. We should also keep an eye on the oil companies and make sure they are not making extreme profits off the backs of the American citizens. After all that petroleum is being pumped from American taxpayers land that has been leased to these oil co.

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Gabe West
Gabe West

Biden needs to resume oil exploration and open the keystone pipeline

Greg Moore
Greg Moore

No, the reserve is not for time like this, it is for times when we don't have oil available. We do have oil available now, and a LOT of oil available. It is just that Biden (and pseudo-environmentalists) don't want us to use it.

Nik Myles
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Nik Myles

The US shouldn't be relying on foreign sources of energy when we have more than enough to be energy independent again. We were energy independent just over one year ago. But that ended on day one of this administration.

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Steven Huillet
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Steven Huillet

Absolutely! Prices are way too high! Just another attempt of oil companies taking advantage of a big situation like in the 1970's.

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Gabe West
Gabe West

Bide the keystone pipeline and resume oil exploration

Greg Moore
Greg Moore

Explain why oil companies would not provide as much oil as possible at a time when prices are sky high. No, the prices are high due to speculation of shortage, given Biden's refusal to open up the spigot (the oil leases he claimed unused are not proven, exploration still necessary. ANWAR is KNOWN

Loretta Jones
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Loretta Jones

Price is getting ridiculous. Average working person can't afford commuting to and from work.

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Gabe West
Gabe West

Biden needs to resume oil exploration and the keystone pipeline

No!

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Matt Cyrus
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Matt Cyrus

We may need our reserves for war before this is over. Increase supply and lower costs by reversing Biden's orders and policies. https://americansforprosperity.org/biden-policies-raising-gas-prices/?fbclid=IwAR3jOvKpxrWnyT1iz2JrBflODu-aV7aHZdj_B4JgTndUI-8XFvAwXp3M1Jw

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David Tucker
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David Tucker

Absolutely not. Oil prices (and therefore gas prices) would drop dramatically if Congress would just reverse the disastrous executive orders Biden has put into effect restricting U.S. oil production.

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Greg Moore
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Greg Moore

Why tap into a reserve that is meant for when Oil is unavailable? We have plenty of oil available, it is just that irrational environmentalists don't want us to use it: https://www.realclearenergy.org/articles/2022/03/07/greenpeace_environmentalism_allowed_putin_to_invade_ukraine_820399.html

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Ben Hargis
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Ben Hargis

Don't waste the reserves......open the keyst one pipeline, increase production and exploration in the West

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John Philo
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John Philo

OPEN THE KEYSTONE PIPELINE!

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Do you think home buyers should be able to send letters to sellers?
KTVZ Asked by KTVZ
378 Votes

Do you think home buyers should be able to send letters to sellers?

Yes, they should be able to!

7

No, I don't think it's fair!

0

Yes, they should be able to!

7 Comments
Amanda Wallace
3
Amanda Wallace

These letters allow people who can't financially compete with investors the opportunity to stand out.

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Rob Mozz
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Rob Mozz

It's your property, you should be able to use whatever information you want to decide the sale. Say I'd rather sell my property to a local family instead of a corporate developer that should be my choice.

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Sussie Due
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Sussie Due

Yes they should. That is how I sold a piece of real estate I had. Happened four years ago. Was given a higher offer from a developer but I went with the people that sent me the letter. I was able to pick who was going to live next door to me. Have never regreted it. They are the best neighbors!

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Ben Hargis
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Ben Hargis

Who cares? How is it not fair? Anyone can write a letter. Just another issue liberal politicians waste time and money on.

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Robert Northrup
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Robert Northrup

We have a Democrat controlled legislature that thinks it should have total control over our lives even to the extent of taking away our freedom of speech.

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No, I don't think it's fair!

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