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In reply to the discussion: Now that it has nothing to do with current politics... [View all]LiberalAndProud
(12,799 posts)54. Discussing ideas is what we do on DU.
If this is wasting time, then all of our time here is wasted. Beyond that posit, I won't venture.
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Great idea though it will never happen. Way too much nativism in the US to expect that naturalized
pampango
Nov 2012
#11
Well, in point of fact, no, they are not. That's why we have a special term for the former.
WinkyDink
Nov 2012
#36
Except for the fact that my arguments aren't silly and don't deserve to be treated as such
Ken Burch
Nov 2012
#57
Thanks for answering. I would agree with you except for the fact that being a territory
Egalitarian Thug
Nov 2012
#39
I think Puerto Rican statehood, if it ever becomes a real issue, should be put to popular vote here.
cherokeeprogressive
Nov 2012
#46
Puerto Ricans are already US citizens. Why should they not become a state if they so desire? It's
pampango
Nov 2012
#21
As soon as we address the other 10,000 things that are more important. n/t
Egalitarian Thug
Nov 2012
#16
That is the problem with all of these suggestions to amend the Constitution...
Agnosticsherbet
Nov 2012
#25
It is because we are a large group of individuals, each with his or her own set issues.
Agnosticsherbet
Nov 2012
#28
Or simply with a requirement that you live in the country say, at least fifteen years first.
Ken Burch
Nov 2012
#50
where someone was born has just as little to do with loyalty as religion does
liberal_at_heart
Nov 2012
#47