[ReformationFan]

Good editorial about the "free" things the government gives away.

[atc23]

FYI to the writer-

Service stations cannot deny you air even if you don’t have any quarters. It’s a DOT requirement. Safety issue.

[Uncle Ike]

Showing my age, here -

Usedta be that when you pulled into a gas station, a young person would appear at your window, ask you how much gas you want, put that much gas into the tank, check your oil, water, and tire pressure (and top-off the air and water if needed at no additional charge..), and washed your windshield, take your money, make change, present you with your Green Stamps and/or a free dish or other premium, and smile and say “Thank you and have a nice day - drive safely!” as you drove off...

And the gas?? 25 cents per gallon.....

[Right Wing Assault]

I wonder why they don’t charge for the water to wash your windshield.

[occam's chainsaw]

The quarters don’t pay for the AIR, they pay for the compression/pressure. When you put quarters in the vacuum cleaners at car washes, you’re not paying for air either, you’re paying for the vacuum/suction.

[SierraWasp]

With the vast amount the EPA and other “Air Quality” GovernMental EnvironMental bureaucrazies squander on trying to get from 97% pure air to 100% sterile air... Ain’t none of it free!!!