Nanny State Chronicles I

In my area in MA, gasoline pumps have had the locking mechanism removed from the handle. I was told it was for safety.

It just occurred to me why. In winter, if locking mechanisms were available, people would put the nozzle into their care, get back into their nice warm car waiting for the fill. Then they would get out, creating static electricity from their nylon coat, create a spark and blow up their car.

The world is not getting any less technical. Either people will need to learn about static electricity or they can blow up their car.

Protecting stupid people from themselves just perpetuates stupidity.

Put the locks back on the nozzles!