Post by Radrook Admin on Aug 28, 2023 12:45:11 GMT -5
Obstacles to Puerto Rican Statehood
Just recently, on a YouTube video, Puerto Rico's economy was mentioned as the main obstacle to statehood. But it isn't merely Puerto Rico's economy that is an major obstacle. The island's cultural and historical backgrounds are entirely at odds with those of the USA, placing their acceptance on an equal footing.
List of Seven Differences
1. Most Americans are Protestants. Most Puerto Ricans are Catholics.
2. The USA mother country is England. Puerto Rico's is Spain.
3. The USA main language is English. Puerto Rico's is Spanish.
4. Americans believe in Santa Clause, Puerto Ricans believe in the Three kings.
5. The culinary eating preferences differ. Americans like Apple Pie. Puerto Ricans like mofongo.
6. Americas like Rock and Role, jazz, the blues etc. Puerto Ricans like Salsa, and regeton.
7. The general attitude towards self-determination drastically differs as well. Whereas USA Americans value independence, Puerto Ricans don't.
8. The Majority of Americans consider themselves white. Puerto Ricans are not considered white.
9. There is also the danger of empowering Latinos politically with the addition of a three electoral vote state
Last Edit: Aug 28, 2023 16:34:06 GMT -5 by Radrook Admin
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