[luvbach1]

60 marines, and according to story, only eight came to the aid of the two attacked. Doesn't make sense.

Puerto Rico belongs to the US. If they don't want to be subject to US dictates they can vote for independence, which they have never done. I may be wrong, correct me if that's the case, but I think they would be granted independence if they so voted. Of course, without US aid they would be prostrate and they know it

[Eastbound]

"60 marines, and according to story, only eight came to the aid of the two attacked. Doesn't make sense. " Lessee....one marine can take down 5. Ten marines can take down 50. My guess is that the marines didn't need more than 10 or it would have been an unfair fight.