I know that they are U.S. citizens and can travel back and forth between the U.S. and Puerto Rico without restrictions. I know, I am Puertorrican. So do not call me an idiot for not knowing that, I just want to see what is the opinion out there on how Puertorricans fit in the scheme of things in the U.S.
2007-06-01 12:55:03 · 11 answers · asked by William Q 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Stevie, regarding autonomy, every state of the Union has autonomy to approve laws that do not go against the U. S. Constitution. Puerto Rico has that, so really there is no difference. The touted autonomy that Puerto Rico has is that they can send teams to international competitions, such as the Olympics or Miss Universe. Puerto Rico cannot enter into a commercial arrangement with another country without the express consent of Congress. All Federal law apply to Puerto Rico as written, without input from Puerto Rico. At least the states have representatives and senators that can fight against a law that will hurt their state. In the case of the Senate, they can filibuster if they need to. So, the autonomy of Puerto Rico is for things that do not matter a whole lot, thus, I am 100% in favor of making Puerto Rico a state of the Union.
2007-06-03 11:35:55 · update #1
How can a citizen be considered an immigrant? I find it unfortunate that many people do not even know that you (and folks from other US territories) are 'Americans.' On a personal level, I think you folks should share share full Congressional representation like the 'states' (but that brings up the sticky taxation issues and such which go with it...so I will not push the point.) Correct me if I am mistaken, but US territories DO enjoy a certain amount of autonomy beyond that of the state legislators. Blessings...
2007-06-01 13:10:27 · answer #1 · answered by Stevie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Besides the fact that they're citizens, my father in law is Puerto Rican, so no I don't view them as immigrants.
2007-06-01 20:02:06 · answer #2 · answered by Chance20_m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they are because PR is not a state or an incorporated territory, it is a self governing country with a commonwealth status due to a compact of association with the US.
Technically, they are not for the US dept. of Inmigration due to this politically association.
2007-06-02 12:24:28 · answer #3 · answered by Brian 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only in the sense that I, as a Californian, would consider someone moving here from Oklahoma an 'immigrant.'
2007-06-01 19:57:54 · answer #4 · answered by B.Kevorkian 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No I consider them as citizens.
2007-06-01 19:57:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
occupied teritory that doesnt want to be a state or be independent the best of both worlds.
2007-06-01 20:00:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not immigrant, by definition.
2007-06-01 19:59:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no i consider them citisens because they are part of the usa and they are not immigrants.
2007-06-01 19:58:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. They are US citizens.
2007-06-01 20:00:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they aren't immigrants.
2007-06-01 19:57:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋