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To: MplsSteve
A major problem is, if statehood passes 51-49, but the 49% are unreconciled, then we have set ourselves up for 100 years of terrorism and war.

Let Congress pass the "PR accession act", specifying that statehood must win 75% of the votes before it will be granted.

119 posted on 02/01/2006 9:48:46 AM PST by Jim Noble (And you know what I'm talkin' 'bout)
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To: Jim Noble

Interesting point! I didn't really think of that.

The problem is that I don't see 75% of Puerto Ricans voting for statehood. We may have to lower the threshold to 60% or 65%.

One way or another, this matter has got to be resolved for the benefit of all sides. Puerto Rico should either go their own way or be part of the United States. The commonwealth or territory status that we have doesn't seem to be working.


122 posted on 02/01/2006 10:10:55 AM PST by MplsSteve
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