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Under the Constitution of Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico is described as a 'Commonwealth' and Puerto Ricans enjoy a degree of administrative autonomy similar to that of a U.S. state. Puerto Ricans are statutory U.S. citizens, but since Puerto Rico is an unincorporated territory and not a U.S. state, the U.S. Constitution does not enfranchise U.S. citizens residing in Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico does participate in the internal political process of both the Democratic and Republican parties in the U.S., accorded equal-proportional representation in both parties, and delegates from the islands vote in each party's national convention.

Puerto Rico is classified by the U.S. government as an independent taxation authority by mutual agreement with the U.S. Congress. Contrary to common misconception, residents of Puerto Rico pay some U.S. federal taxes: import/export taxes, federal commodity taxes, social security taxes, etc. Most residents do not pay federal income tax but pay federal payroll taxes (Social Security and Medicare), and Puerto Rico income taxes. But federal employees, or those who do business with the federal government, Puerto Rico-based corporations that intend to send funds to the U.S. and others also pay federal income taxes. Because the cutoff point for income taxation is lower than that of the U.S. IRS code, and because the per-capita income in Puerto Rico is much lower than the average per-capita income on the mainland, more Puerto Rico residents pay income taxes to the local taxation authority than if the IRS code were applied to the island. Residents are eligible for Social Security benefits upon retirement. But Puerto Rico is excluded from Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and receives less than 15% of the Medicaid funding it would be allotted as a state, while Medicare providers receive only partial state-like reimbursements for services rendered to beneficiaries in Puerto Rico (even though the latter paid fully into the system).

Puerto Ricans may enlist in the U.S. military. Since becoming statutory United States citizens in 1917, Puerto Ricans have been included in the compulsory draft whenever it has been in effect. Puerto Ricans have participated in all U.S. wars since 1898, most notably World War II, the Korean and Vietnam wars, as well as the current Middle Eastern conflicts.

sydney wrote:

Its not all of the people at 740 or Litchfield, but a good majority. I drive by here all the time, and I have seen quite a few elderly people waiting for the bus, etc. What do you propose we do with those people who can't afford to live anywhere else- great answer, just raze the complexes.......

Have a bus show up that says immigration.... You forget to realize Puerto Ricans are legal citiznes in this country!

Was my last post enough proof that we do pay taxes in Puerto Rico?

wow wrote:

Was my last post enough proof that we do pay taxes in Puerto Rico?

I'm really impressed with how you are educating the readers of this paper, but I wonder if it's getting through. I feel your frustration and I hope you don't give up.

Thank you and I won't.

wow wrote:

Concerned I really would like to meet you in person. I'll really show you how we can fight one on one.

and you wonder why people are looking down on PR's?? you want to fight over something typed...get a clue and start leading by example

You must have not read the other posts I put up?

Disgusted Resident wrote:

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and you wonder why people are looking down on PR's?? you want to fight over something typed...get a clue and start leading by example

Interesting that you focused right in on wow's comments, and not Concerned Citizen, who said this:

"Come defend the Puerto Ricans. They love to attack as a group. Why not go one on one you sissies. Too bad all were not shot that were involved."

Maybe you should be less concerned with others and take a good look at yourself in the mirror.

Wow, great posts!

Thank you.