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charlie and algernon

(13,447 posts)
Thu Nov 8, 2012, 12:06 PM Nov 2012

Where do you stand on Puerto Rico becoming the 51st State?


30 votes, 0 passes | Time left: Unlimited
I support Puerto Rico becoming the 51st State
11 (37%)
I think Puerto Rico should remain a Territory (Status Quo)
1 (3%)
I think Puerto Rico should be granted its independence and let go
2 (7%)
I'll support whatever the Citizens of Puerto Rico decide. It's THEIR home afterall.
16 (53%)
I support PR becoming a State eventually, but DC needs to become a State first.
0 (0%)
NO more States should be added. 50 is enough.
0 (0%)
_________ is the only territory that should become a State.
0 (0%)
Other
0 (0%)
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Where do you stand on Puerto Rico becoming the 51st State? (Original Post) charlie and algernon Nov 2012 OP
I support it... LP2K12 Nov 2012 #1
I will support whatever HappyMe Nov 2012 #2
Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands and the Marianas too if they wish. Scuba Nov 2012 #3
What's in it for me? lumberjack_jeff Nov 2012 #4
Potentially 5 Dem representatives and 2 Dem Senators charlie and algernon Nov 2012 #8
That's a compelling argument. n/t lumberjack_jeff Nov 2012 #9
After several years of arguing it out, they voted to become a state. HooptieWagon Nov 2012 #5
If that's what they want, then fine Blue_Tires Nov 2012 #6
I stand with PR WhaTHellsgoingonhere Nov 2012 #7

LP2K12

(885 posts)
1. I support it...
Thu Nov 8, 2012, 12:07 PM
Nov 2012

They are allowed to enlist into the U.S. Army National Guard. I had many friends who served with me who did. They pay social security and can collect it. If their people voted for it, we should welcome them.

 

HooptieWagon

(17,064 posts)
5. After several years of arguing it out, they voted to become a state.
Thu Nov 8, 2012, 12:14 PM
Nov 2012

We should begin work towards doing that. I have been to Puerto Rico, its a beautiful island and the people are wonderful. They'd be a great state.

PS, and at the same time, maybe we make DC a state?

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