New Jersey is the only other state that prohibits it, I think. Originally (early 20th century), it was a safety thing. But in Oregon, anyway, it became a cultural thing over time.
Right now, a number of my Oregonian friends are upset that they've legalized it. Mostly because it's a loss of a cultural touchpoint, but also because they don't want to have to get out of their car in cold Oregon rain to pump their own gas.
Right now, a number of my Oregonian friends are upset that they've legalized it. Mostly because it's a loss of a cultural touchpoint, but also because they don't want to have to get out of their car in cold Oregon rain to pump their own gas.