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.
If more than 25% of the population is opposed to it, it will never work.
If you admit a state with 40% irreconcilables, you are asking for trouble.
"The commonwealth or territory status that we have doesn't seem to be working."
Alas, the crux of the problem. I am not the only one that says that statehood will fix these problems, the very problems that many highlight as a roadblock to statehood. What comes first, the egg or the chicken? Commonwealth/ELA worked for the immediate post-depression period. The model now is outdated.
My position is that Puerto Rico is already a de facto state and we just need to take care of some final paperwork. But if it comes to a vote between statehood and independence I'll bet you a case of premium Puerto Rican rum that statehood would get over 90% of the vote.