Are Puerto Ricans US citizens?

[NJ Democrats]

It said that in my History Textbook, but I'm not sure, as I know they can't vote in Presidential Elections or pay taxes. Does anyone know? Thanks.

[GOPisEvil]

1. Yes they are US Citizens.

Puerto Rico is a US Commonwealth.

Residents of Washington DC pay taxes but have to voting rep in Congress. Go figure.

[NJ Democrats]

2. Ok,

DC does vote for President though.

[GOPisEvil]

3. Correct.

[supernova]

4. Yes, they are US citizens

ditto the people of GUAM.

PR has been debating for years whether or not they want to become a state and join the Union. The last time they voted on it, they turned it down.

[GOPisEvil]

5. If they become a state, they have to start paying federal taxes.

Also, a lot of business relocate manufacturing to PR because of a tax break, too. It's really in their best economic interest to stay a Commonwealth, I think.

Added a word.

[supernova]

7. Yes, that's a big part of it

Plus there's a big push for independence as well.

I did find this, but can't vouch for it's impartiality:

http://ri.essortment.com/puertoricansta_rdla.htm

[NJ Democrats]

6. They will never vote to be a state

because they don't want to pay taxes.