Puerto Rican is not a race. Sorry if it sounded like race baiting. I say we're easy to kick around because as a group, defined by geographical location, not race, we have no political power at the national level and that we are governed without our consent. Since we have no political power and there exists not a political process to settle this issue, what can we do but raise our voices in this and every forum that will listen?
According to the Insular Cases, which is nothing but legislation from the bench, Puerto Rico falls under the territorial clause of the Constitution, which means it is up to Congress to legislate a vote with clear choices. The so-called locally produced plesbiscites we've had over the years mean nothing but a show of force by the several political parties prior to a general election.
I urge all Freepers in the "upper" 48 and the other two to press your Congressmen to settle this issue with the territories once and for all.
It will be good for your tax money and it will be good for the islanders as well.
Again, thank you for your interest on the subject.