2006-10-06 15:30:06 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
The people of Puerto Rico voted to remain a commonwealth in the early 90s. They had the option of becoming a state and paying federal income taxes or remaing a commonwealth and pay no taxes but not have the same benefits, such as food stamps and medical insurance, that they would have as a state.
2006-10-06 15:45:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think there are stipulations set forth by Congress the petitioner has to meet, such as certain contributions to the welfare of the existing Union such as increased Gross Domestic Product, protection of the National Interest, etc.
But I think they can be denied for any reason whatsoever or no reason whatsoever, so be it.
2006-10-06 22:43:59 · answer #2 · answered by dlfield 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will become a state whenever they vote to become one. So far they have chosen to remain a commonwealth. They had a choice, I understand, between statehood, independance, or remaining a commonwealth, and for the moment they chose to remain a commonwealth.
2006-10-06 23:21:56 · answer #3 · answered by Mr Ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hopefully Never
2006-10-06 22:37:04 · answer #4 · answered by BoMbS_aWaY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They like not having to pay federal income tax so don't count on them petitioning to become a state.
2006-10-06 22:36:44 · answer #5 · answered by Brand X 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not in the near future - maybe 30-50 years from now.
There is no financial reason to do it; lots of financial reasons not to do it.
2006-10-06 22:38:12 · answer #6 · answered by ArtieGirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why should they? It's like getting the milk without buying the cow.
2006-10-06 22:39:29 · answer #7 · answered by Deadguy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never
2006-10-06 22:31:22 · answer #8 · answered by Diamond in the Rough 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The USA already ate it. It's not necessary.
2006-10-06 22:32:54 · answer #9 · answered by Reba K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Mexico is ahead of them.
2006-10-07 12:15:19 · answer #10 · answered by Big Bear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋