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Why Puerto Rico should be the 51st state (How statehood benefits Puerto…
Why Puerto Rico should be the 51st state
How statehood benefits Puerto Rico
Economic Benefits
increased investment in the island
Tourism
Increased power
Can demand certain things
less corruption
Larger response in emergencies
Hurricane Maria compared to the response in states
Earthquake response
Voting
Enfranchisement of US citizens allows for them to have a voice in their representation
Can influence the presidential election
Increased standard of living
More federal money food stamps
Better healthcare
How statehood benefits The US
Economic Benefits
Prevents strain on other state's
infrastructure
An increase in taxes
Gives Democrats
power
Puerto Ricans would likely vote democrat
More seats in congress
Morally the right thing to do
Puerto Rico has gone through some horrific things because of the US
The US has held statehood as a carrot over the island for years
independence is unrealistic
Puerto Rican economy is part of the US economy
Current system of governance is entertained with US