Voters in Puerto Rico have supported a non-binding referendum to become a full US state

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Almost 80% of the island's electorate took part in the referendum, the fourth in the past 45 years.

With almost all the votes counted, almost 54% voted to change the island's relationship with the US.

And in reply to a second question on what future they favoured, nearly two-thirds wanted full statehood.

If Congress grants its approval, Puerto Ricans would have the right to vote in all US elections, but would also have to pay federal taxes, something at present they are excused from.

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There are now almost a million more Puerto Ricans in the US than on the island.

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Ties between the island and the mainland are strong and many on the island considered it inevitable that a full union be requested.

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President Barack Obama, who visited the island last year, has said he will respect the will of Puerto Ricans if there is a clear majority.

Any change would require approval by the US Congress, but no territory has ever been denied a petition for admission to the States.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-20238272

[Obama 2012 1,714]

Good. It's time to bring them on board or let them go their separate way.

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Good. It's time to bring them on board or let them go their separate way.

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C'mon RWNs... this doesn't piss you off??????????????

[mawilson 2,133]

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C'mon RWNs... this doesn't piss you off??????????????

Why would it piss them off?

They are technically Americans anyway. They can come and go as they please and live anywhere they want.

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Why would it piss them off?

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

[quote name=' timestamp='1352389047' post='5810093]

C'mon RWNs... this doesn't piss you off??????????????

What are you implying?

[quote name=' timestamp='1352389047' post='5810093]

C'mon RWNs... this doesn't piss you off??????????????

Reported. Obvious troll attempt.

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