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Where do you get that opinion? From my point of view being a state gives representation, how could this be worse than being unrepresented and ignored entirely?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puerto_Rico_status_referendums
They feel strongly about their perceived independence, and are often unhappy at the prospect of losing their seat at the Olympics, Miss Universe, etc.