2006-07-03 16:57:39 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
so im a citizen as well, so even i can get welfare out of the blue? god i love this country!:)
2006-07-03 17:06:36 · update #1
Puerto Rico is a commonwealth of the US, and its citizens are therefore eligible for some of the same rights.
2006-07-03 17:01:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
why did the US of A sterilize Puerto Rican Women (1/3 of the women in the 1950's)? Why did the US of A test drugs on Puerto Ricans without their consent or knowledge (also during the 1950's)?
DO you remember that we invaded in 1898 and never gave them their freedom? Do you remember the PR National Guard fought in Vietnam and every other war we've been in?
2006-07-03 17:06:06 · answer #2 · answered by hhabilis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Puerto Rico is under our control. It is not a state but a commenwealth. We control their government, currency and civil services. Puerto Rico is part of the country so they deserve the same liberties and benefits that Americans do who live on the mainland. Also Americans don't need to get a passport to travel to Puerto Rico!
2006-07-03 17:03:45 · answer #3 · answered by Marilynne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because Puerto Ricans are considered citizens of the U.S., it's not a state though but it is a commonwealth
2006-07-03 17:32:51 · answer #4 · answered by buttah_pecan_rican1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they're citizens of the U.S. of A. The island is a territory of the United States, and while they retain commonwealth status, they are still US citizens.
2006-07-03 17:03:30 · answer #5 · answered by CarolO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because Puerto Rico is a commonwealth of the U.S.
2006-07-03 17:02:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The real question is, why do the Mexicans hate the Porto ricans. Something to do with spices used in the food? Or sombrero styles.
2006-07-03 20:41:32 · answer #7 · answered by kool_rock_ski_stickem 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
perto rico is part of the us that is why pertro ricans can receive welfare. Katie
2006-07-03 17:10:24 · answer #8 · answered by katie b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because they are now part of the USA, besides that welfare is from the state, not the federal government
2006-07-03 17:02:29 · answer #9 · answered by brandonjb2004 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lecarz, you need to look at the question again dip ****. If they get welfare, that means their NOT a hard worker
2006-07-04 15:09:08 · answer #10 · answered by bitchy_woman_yet_sweet 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋