[MplsSteve]

I agree.

I'm not expert on the situation - but was able to read up on the situation in a class several years ago.

It's time to stop the screwing around by Congress.

The residents of Puerto Rico get three choices:

(a). Independence
(b). Statehood
(c). Territory Status

If they choose Territory Status, it's a binding decision for 50 years. That way, we can avoid having to hold a referendum (for example) every 10 or 15 years.

If they choose Independence...well, good bye and good luck.

If they choose Statehood...welcome aboard.

A final decision needs to be made one way or the other. Enough of the lolly-gagging around by Congress. Final disclaimer: I'm not of Puerto Rican descent nor do I have family or friends there. Nor do I have an economic interest there.

[camle]

I think that any place that wants US bennies ought to become a state first. why are we sending millions overseas to countries that hate us?

I'd turn that spigot off unless they become states. otherwise, to heck with them.

[Jim Noble]

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.