Puerto Rico
Why isn't it a state?!
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@misty-rose-bison-45
Population: 3.264 million! That's almost 6 times the population of Wyoming 😲 Puerto Rico deserves statehood.
| Item | Votes | Upvote |
|---|---|---|
| Warm tropical climate | 2 | |
| Vibrant culture | 2 | |
| Numerous tax incentives | 2 | |
| Strong community bonds | 2 |
| Item | Votes | Upvote |
|---|---|---|
| High levels of debt, poverty, and unemployment | 1 | |
| No representation in Congress | 1 | |
| Brain drain | 1 | |
| Electricity and water service interruptions | 1 |
Pros of Puerto Rico include its warm tropical climate, vibrant culture, numerous tax incentives, and strong community bonds. Cons include high levels of debt, poverty, and unemployment, lack of representation in Congress, brain drain, and electricity and water service interruptions.
Puerto Rico is not a state due to various political, economic, and historical reasons. Despite being a U.S. territory with a significant population, the process of becoming a state involves complex legislative and political hurdles. Additionally, there are differing opinions among Puerto Ricans and U.S. lawmakers about statehood. Puerto Rico's lack of representation in Congress further complicates the issue.
The population of Puerto Rico is approximately 3.264 million, which is almost six times the population of Wyoming.
