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15. Non-binding referendum. True it's a fairly wide margin, but IMO the process

Reply to OmahaBlueDog (Reply #12)

Sat Feb 16, 2013, 12:50 PM

Feb 2013

for making an irrevocable decision needs to be more intensive. It has to be something that they not only favor, but are committed to. If it's 40% committed to it and 14% saying "seems like a good idea" not sure that's enough.

I do agree that the fate should be determined by Puerto Ricans, and if they're committed to becoming a state, they should be admitted into the union.

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Where is the outrage over Puerto Ricans being denied full citizenship and representation? [View all] OmahaBlueDog Feb 2013 OP

Actually, I have heard from many, close personal friends included Puzzledtraveller Feb 2013 #1

They passed a statehood referendum 54-46 in November OmahaBlueDog Feb 2013 #3

Independence has been on the ballot... DonViejo Feb 2013 #14

My point is that this time statehood won and we should demand an up or down vote in Congress. OmahaBlueDog Feb 2013 #16

Be that as it may... DonViejo Feb 2013 #18

thx...good info uponit7771 Feb 2013 #19

My understanding is that Puerto Rico won't gain statehood Orrex Feb 2013 #2

How about DC? That would add two more Senators. OmahaBlueDog Feb 2013 #5

I love it! Orrex Feb 2013 #8

Seriously, we should at least bring it to the floor OmahaBlueDog Feb 2013 #7

You know, that's a great idea Orrex Feb 2013 #9

Or it will give us another state OmahaBlueDog Feb 2013 #10

If a country does not want to bring in their territories then they need to give them independence Angry Dragon Feb 2013 #4

Exactly, and in November Puerto Rico expressed their vote for Statehood OmahaBlueDog Feb 2013 #6

Technically, they do have full citizenship rights. geek tragedy Feb 2013 #11

True, but again I point to November OmahaBlueDog Feb 2013 #12

Non-binding referendum. True it's a fairly wide margin, but IMO the process geek tragedy Feb 2013 #15

Presidential, too. Octafish Feb 2013 #13

I heard they don't want it, and would prefer independence. kestrel91316 Feb 2013 #17