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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? [View all]


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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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
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