Do you support the United States issuing Washington DC, Guam and Puerto Rico Statehood?

Question

I think some are unaware that Guam and Puerto Rico are us territories??? ummm they do teach that in school still right?

Answer 1

I woudl support telling both Guam and Puerto Rico that they must either become states or become Independant Countries. This is a hypocracy that Puerto Rico is not a state, yet they get all the benifits of being a state. As for Washington D.C. , it already is part of a state --- Maryland. It needs to be intigrated into the state in which it is a part of instead of continuing on its quazi city/state status. In reguards to one of the earlier answerers, Congress is both the House of Representatives and the Senate. The statement "Congress, the Senate Vs the White House" is incorrect.

Answer 2

Washington DC will never become a state. The whole purpose behind the creation of the District of Columbia was that so that the nations capitol was not in any one state.

I have no problem with Puerto Rico or Guam becoming states, but don't see it happening any time soon.

Answer 3

No. Giving DC statehood is pointless and ridiculous. As for Guam and Puerto Rico, IF under statehood, I don't want any more of my hard-earned salary taken away once the people discover the magical wonders of the welfare system. No, these folks shouldn't be subject to our imperial government.

Answer 4

People must not forget that Guam and Puerto-Rico may be sovereign nations, but they are heavily under US oversight and funding(welfare/medical), including low-income public housing and section 8 program assistance.

And becoming additional States can be more beneficial for the US and its military functionality.

In short if we are paying for it, let us reap benefits from this endeavor, I feel we give too much outside help with no expectations for much. So do the masses agree we get something that must already have a hidden interest for the US of A?

Answer 5

The present repute of Puerto Rico, an unincorporated territory of the U.S., enables the government to unilaterally impose a variety of measures at the island with out enfranchising the humans to have a voice within the legislative approach. There has been a few dialogue of forsaking Puerto Rico’s present commonwealth repute in prefer of a “New Commonwealth” repute. Full rationalization on the hyperlink.

Answer 6

IMO, D.C. becoming a state is useless. Guam and Puerto Rico can become U.S. territories if they aren't already (though it would make more sense to make all of the Pacific islands aside from Hawaii that we own into one territory).

Answer 7

Guam and Puerto Rico, sure, DC is a tough call.

Answer 8

What can one say, America is claiming to be the super power with the right and might to do what it likes, be it closer to the country or far away places like in the Middle East! Whether Washington D.C. is right or wrong doing so, only time and history will prove! One thing is for sure, Washington D.C., especially the White House, should not continue with its current unchecked mood of high-handed behavior for long! As one can see, trouble is already brewing in the power house back home - Congress +Senate Vs. White House - a clash is imminent, isn't it?

Answer 9

What about Mexico?They should also be considered openly as a potential state.The flow of trucks?The flow of immigrants?The flow of drugs?Let's get a grip folks.

Answer 10

Given how long they've been US dependent territories, I have no objection to them becoming states.