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04-16-2013, 08:18 AM #11
*FACEPALM*
With American attitudes like this....maybe Pureto Rico should stay independant.
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04-16-2013, 09:14 AM #12
I always thought that PR didn't want to become a state. I think I heard something about it being an issue with taxes they'd have to pay if they are a state.
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04-16-2013, 12:15 PM #13
Brace yourself...Puerto Ricans who are registered voters in Florida only slightly lean Democrat (56%).
And for point of reference...the 2012 Republican Party statement on PR statehood: We support the right of the United States citizens of Puerto Rico to be admitted to the Union as a fully sovereign state after they freely so determine.
Hate to break this to ya, but Puerto Ricans already get US Federal assistance. The NAP program is a US funded food program (essentially food stamps) that about half of all Puerto Ricans are on.
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04-16-2013, 12:19 PM #14
In the past that was true. This latest economic recession has hit them hard. They haven't been very secretive that one of the big reasons they are doing it is to get Federal aid, which is believed will come to around $20 billion a year as opposed to the $1.5 billion in Fed aid they get right now.
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04-16-2013, 12:36 PM #15
So what exactly is PR considered? A colony? A semi-independent country who gets all of the privleges of being connected with the United States with less drama? I really would like to know.Drug and smoke free trading.
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04-16-2013, 12:47 PM #16
I think they are classified as a territory. The residents are citizens of the US, receive protection of the US government and can serve in the military, but are not taxed, can't vote for president and have no representatives in the House or Senate.
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04-16-2013, 12:54 PM #17
Not a bad deal. I would give up voting in exchange for not having to pay taxes.
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04-16-2013, 12:59 PM #18
My guess would be that they still vote in local elections and pay local taxes (which are probably higher than most states).
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04-16-2013, 01:07 PM #19
That is why they have voted to remain a non-state in the past.
You would be correct on local elections. I am not sure about their taxes other than I know they don't pay Federal income tax. Considering like 50% of the country is in poverty and they have a 13% unemployment rate, my guess is that even a local or commonwealth tax system isn't producing much revenue.
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04-17-2013, 10:49 AM #20
For years and years where I live was the largest unincorporated settlement in the province. About 30,000 people living under regional district with no mayor or council. Everyone was happy with it, because it meant low taxes. Eventually though, an area needs more than it can get without a government.
I think the same basic principles are at work here. The benefits finally outweigh the taxes.
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