[wardaddy]

They will never vote independence

Never never never

They are arguably the most dependent sub demographic this side of the Mississippi delta or no resources Indian reservations

[Vigilanteman]

They have an ideal situation as it is-- all the benefits of citizenship without the obligations. They can immigrate anywhere here at anytime for any reason. They can suckle off Uncle Sam's titty.

What rational person would give that up for statehood or independence?

FWIW, my wife's paternal grandparents came here from Puerto Rico.