2007-02-08 21:20:20 · 14 answers · asked by maroc 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
i am wish they already were the 51 st state..but they turned that honor down already...as they are doing better as not being in our country but enjoying the many fringe benefits of Uncle Sam..
the hispanics are going to take over just for the fact that this is a land of immigrants. how many people here are real americans anyway?(Indians) duh
2007-02-08 21:24:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Well, in Puerto Rico almost everyone speaks fluent English as well as Spanish. It would help to learn Spanish in case you apply for a position that requires speaking spanish to those who may not understand English. But go for it, there are many non speaking spanish people in Puerto Rico. Once you work with the natives, you will pick up the language very quickly, because that's what they will be speaking in the Restaurants. Yes, many Boricuan's and Boricua's are Bilingal. Don't even sweat it. Good luck in the future with your job there, and don't worry, you will be fine.
2016-05-24 00:25:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see what the majority language in California and Texas have to do with Puerto Rico becoming a state.
Besides, there's officially no state language in the US. English is the most common language because the country as we know it was founded by mostly English-speaking people, but it's not legally required to know and use English in the States (of course, it could be extremely hard to get legal citizenship if one wasn't too good at English).
2007-02-08 21:29:19 · answer #3 · answered by Ultima vyse 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i do not think that that is a possibility. having lived in puerto rico for the last 15 years, i think that the mindset of most puertoricans is for the continued state of things.:i.e., free associated state. this way, they have just about all the rights including citizenship, without paying federal income taxes. also they can have their own Olympic teams and representation in the world of sports. while most puertoricans do understand and read English(it is taught from kindergarten through all 4 years of high school and it is mandatory) the majority of them are very hesitant to speak it in public. i guess like most people, they are afraid of making a mistake and being corrected.
2007-02-09 07:31:54 · answer #4 · answered by rita 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, Puerto Rico gets federal funding because it is a possession of the U.S. If it became a state it would lose all the funding it recieves. Also would be required them to adhere to all U.S. laws and guidelines. Plus they would have to start paying U.S. taxes as well
2007-02-08 21:30:33 · answer #5 · answered by devious461 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Puerto Rico is a US possesion, Making all the citizens US Citizens...
2007-02-09 06:08:19 · answer #6 · answered by zippo26050 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Abolutely not..Puerto Ricans are to smart to want to become a part of a aspiring third world country! But do look for some name changes...Ever hear of Mexifornia, or Texico?
2007-02-09 06:40:15 · answer #7 · answered by david d 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
You live in one section of the state that speaks Spanish. Probably less then 10% actually do speak a language other than American.
2007-02-09 01:38:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
PUERTO RICO IS A US POSSESSION SO THERE FORE THEY DO NOT HAVE TO GET A GREEN CARD THEY ARE ONE OF US!!!
2007-02-09 11:59:11 · answer #9 · answered by Meladee 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
And you are who? I doubt that either state will ever be mostly Spanish speaking. As for as Puerto Rico, that is another joke.
2007-02-08 21:30:20 · answer #10 · answered by m c 5 · 0⤊ 7⤋