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Puerto Rican here. Everything on our island is like that. Preventive maintence is ignored and our insurance companies go bankrupt every big hurricane



Everything in the Caribbean is like that if you want to be honest.


> if you want to be honest.

They might only know about Puerto Rico thus limiting themselves to just that.


If we ever make you a state proper hopefully that will offer an opportunity for that to change.


They will never be a state. They’re in the sweet spot of self governance and endless federal subsidies. Despite what Wikipedia will tell you, English is not prevalent. Statehood will never happen and I’ve been listening to that drum for over 30 years.


> They’re in the sweet spot of self governance and endless federal subsidies

Let's be clear, this is not decided by Puerto Ricans. Congress ultimately decides this. How they decide is up to them. Until now, they haven't done much.


> endless federal subsidies

Wasn't PR denied help with hurricane repair and rebuilding?


Jones Act restrictions on shipping are a lot worse for them than any amount of subsidies. Makes it much harder for ships to come from nearby non-US islands and deliver anything.


Half the people speak English here


Aren't you afraid that US insurance companies will go bankrupt?


If a corporation can't provide a service, they should limit themselves and not provide it, or go for bankruptcy after making bad decisions.


Statehood? Why not independence?


Because they voted for statehood in a referendum.


FWIW, they have all been flawed.

On the other hand, is there a perfect one?


How would independence be better?


Because insurance payouts in Florida are so spectacular? Please, don't lead them along with false hope! /s




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