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druidity33

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3. I think they should...

Reply to jimfields33 (Reply #2)

Fri Dec 16, 2022, 09:33 AM

Dec 2022

be able to decide for themselves. The last referendum was in 2020 and it went 52% for and 48% against Statehood. Of course, it was a non-binding resolution. But that's the point. This would allow them to actually CHOOSE, instead of perpetuating the limbo they are in currently.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_Puerto_Rican_status_referendum

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Apparently it won't pass the Senate. K&R, nt. druidity33 Dec 2022 #1

I'm not sure it ever passed among the Puerto Rican population jimfields33 Dec 2022 #2

I think they should... druidity33 Dec 2022 #3

I truly hope PR will be the next state. intheflow Dec 2022 #4

like republianmushroom Dec 2022 #5