PUERTO RICO 51st State?

I think it is a great idea, PR will always be better with the US than to be left behind...Imagine how many points Obama is getting with the Latino community (biggest minority in the US now) if it happens?

Helllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. I would rather have my eyes burned with acid and my ears cut off. Every PR person I've known were nothing but liars, cheaters and thief's. But that's just my opinion and before I get called racists I hear, other race's talking sh*t about white people all the time and they get away with it. So I don't feel bad at all.

B-B-But I thought Britain was the 51st State, because we kiss American arse all- Never mind, I see how it is! *Sulks in the corner*

So they are going to do a revote on it? That would be for the best. I was feeling a little uncomfortable with bringing them in when only a little over half want it. Since everyone there realizes it's a definite possibility now, they can go out and vote one way or the other. If the results remain about the same, why not bring them in?

I know I am far and cannot give my opinion without bias, however I have mixed emotions about the PR statehood

PR has had many opportunities to become a state, but they've always voted against it due to the tax issue. Obviously, if they become a state, they will start paying federal taxes.

I'm fine with whatever they decide to do. It's just important to know that it's been PR's choice all along. Many Puerto Ricans believe (or pretend to believe) that the US has denied them statehood in some way, but that's not the case. The only people who really think that are those who think PR should be allowed to become a state without having to pay taxes like a state, and it just doesn't work that way.

Let the people's will be done ;)

my thoughts?... your so damn cute. lol

I support it if Puerto Rico does. However, I do like the idea of just 50 states so I think we should combine North and South Dakota into a place called... Dakota, since the population is miniscule anyway.

no I think there should only be 50 states

I think it'd be awesome if Puerto Rico became a state. It basically is in away, accept they don't have all the rights that they would if they were a state. I think it makes complete sense for them to join the United States. It'd benefit them if they did, wouldn't it? And all you haters of Puerto Ricans, they won't do any more harm as a state, as they would if they stayed how they are now.

I don't see why Puerto Rico shouldn't be a state, but I will say I will miss saying " The United States of America has 50 states" It won't be a even number anymore!

I have a lot of family in PR and the majority of them are for it. It's something progressive and, while some may have issues with the tax, it has great potential for growth within the states as well as PR. I, personally, hope they pass it!

This is actually happening? I saw another question on here about that but thought it was just hypothetical.