Puerto Rico & U.S. Statehood

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Stefan Molyneux: The Ugly Truth About Puerto Rico Wanting U.S. Statehood


https://vid.me/iytD


On June 11th, 2017, Puerto Rico held a non-binding referendum on whether to become an actual state or stay an American territory. While 97% of those who participated in the referendum vote favored statehood, only 23% of the territory's population participated in the process. It was the lowest level of participation in any election in Puerto Rico since 1967. U.S. Congress makes the sole determination regarding any changes to Puerto Rico's political status. Puerto Rico is currently seeking the bankruptcy protections that statehood would likely provide – with $74 billion in debt and $49 billion in unfunded pension liabilities.

[Pauls' Revere]

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/sixth-time-charm-puerto-ricans-132220619.html

(Bloomberg) -- When Puerto Ricans go to the polls Nov. 3 to elect their governor they’ll also be asked, once again, if they want to be the 51st star on the American flag.

The statehood referendum in the bankrupt territory of 3.2 million people is non-binding. And although this is the sixth time the issue has been on the ballot, boosters think this round is different -- if the political stars align.

If voters say “yes” to statehood, as they did in 2012 and 2017, the pro-statehood gubernatorial candidate Pedro Pierluisi wins, and the Democrats take control of the U.S. Congress, the Caribbean island might have a shot at becoming a state, organizers say.

If so, the Great State of Puerto Rico would be eligible for two seats in the U.S. Senate and five in the House of Representatives. That has made the issue newly intriguing amid partisan infighting in Washington, said William Villafane, a local senator and the referendum coordinator for the pro-statehood New Progressive Party.

[Anti Globalist]

I think we should only have 50 states. It's a good rounded number.

[Pauls' Revere]

I think we should only have 50 states. It's a good rounded number.

Yes, Puerto Rico joins and California leaves. :)

[Occam's Banana]

Yes, Puerto Rico joins and California leaves. :)

And then swap out New York for D.C. ...

[Pauls' Revere]

And then swap out New York for D.C. ...

That would be nice swap out California and New York, for Puerto Rico and D.C.