The Issue: A new bill that would introduce self-service pumps to New Jersey’s gas stations.

Tommy Behnke’s article about Jerseyites pumping their own gas is laughable ( “Let Jersey Pump!” PostOpinion, Aug. 3).

First of all, most of us like having the gas attendant pump the gas. I don’t know about you, but I like not having to stand in the rain, cold or snow to pump gas.

Second, gas prices might be discounted for self-service for a short period to keep customers, but would soon be brought back up to normal prices. Have you ever seen cheaper prices at the supermarket for self-check out? Plus, the removal of full service puts people out of work.

Lastly, just look at New York, where everyone pumps their own gas. The prices are not cheaper for anyone doing self-service, so let’s leave wel

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