[Clemenza]

THe reason they have said "no" to independence is that they will lose the "bennies" from Uncle Sam. Whether through government jobs, jobs on the bases or food stamps, the average Boricua is dependent on the fed for his/her livelihood.

PR is the turd of the Carribean.

[Tauzero]

"PR is the turd of the Carribean."

Not really. Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti are much worse.

[Protagoras]

THe reason they have said "no" to independence is that they will lose the "bennies" from Uncle Sam. Whether through government jobs, jobs on the bases or food stamps, the average Boricua is dependent on the fed for his/her livelihood. PR is the turd of the Carribean.

Thank you for your opinion. I was kinda looking for facts though.