I will always support expanding America’s borders. Puerto Rico will become the next Hawaii. Many from the mainland will move to Puerto Rico for retirement and for tourism. Resorts will start popping up, land value will increase, etc. Let’s hope we can get another major naval base in as well.

“United Shades of America With W. Kamau Bell” explores the complex history of Puerto Rico and its relationship with the United States at 10p ET/PT Sunday on CNN.

(CNN)Puerto Rico could become the 51st state — what do you really know about it?

When outsiders think of Puerto Rico, a couple of things probably come to mind: It’s a small island in the Caribbean. People mostly speak Spanish there. It’s not a US state but has American ties. They were the Sharks in “West Side Story.” (Wait, maybe they were the Jets?) But there’s so much more to know.
For starters, the Stars and Stripes might need an upgrade soon: Citizens of Puerto Rico vote Sunday on whether the US commonwealth should become a state.
Some Puerto Ricans are raring to cozy up with America to jump-start a flagging economy; meanwhile, plenty of residents would just as soon maintain the status quo, and others would

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