The native Oregonians have never known anything else, and tend to believe the propaganda. They've never actually pumped their own gas, so they have no way to know that it doesn't make you smell like gas all day, or that the nozzles have those rubber guards on them that keep the fumes in the tank. If they do have to pump their own gas in an emergency I'm afraid that they'll have a steep learning curve.To be fair, I have spilled gas on my hands (usually when filling the gas cans for the mower; filling a car is pretty foolproof), but, um, wash your hands? The smell lingers a bit but not that long. Nah, I can't imagine anyone around here wanting full service unless they're disabled but I suppose if someone is used to it they might feel weird about it. But still, that seems kinda silly. I wouldn't want to pay for full service!
The incomers are largely retirees who are getting on in years, have enough money that they can afford to pamper themselves, and are a bit worried about how long they'll still be physically able to pump their own gas. And they feel like they've pumped enough gas already; it's time to quit. Who am I to second guess them? They've made the choice that seems good to them, and I believe in Democracy. And yes, when I lived in Oregon I voted against this law.
Margret