Originally Posted by pondering_it_all
That Supreme Court decision may be the final push toward Puerto Rico statehood. They may have resisted statehood because they got federal benefits without a lot of taxes. But they ARE legal US citizens, and they can move to the mainland and have full rights and benefits. Now there is no advantage at all to remaining a territory. That would mean two more Senators and three more Representatives, all of whom are likely to be Democrats. Republicans should be more careful what they wish for.

If DIsney decides to open a theme park of some kind, even a smaller one, that's going to mean a massive investment in things like infrastructure and training, all kinds of related jobs and industries to serve the park and the people who come to visit.
I have a hunch it would also mean Disney helping the push for statehood, just as long as they get another nice carve-out of some kind.

And the tie-ins would be endless, Disney Puerto Rico cruises, Disney hotels, even Disney themed restaurants and air travel packages.
The tourism bucks would be ---- yuuuuuuge.

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