* The real answer is it depends. The dissociative identity disorder that is the political (and social) situation of Puerto Rico is such that this simple question can't be answered with a straight yes/no answer.
| Yes - if you consider... | No - if you consider... |
|---|---|
| Puertorricans are U.S.A. citizens by birth, fight in the armed forces, and pay social security. | Puertorricans (born on the island), although U.S.A. Citizens, can't run for president (because we were not born in the states) |
| Puertorricans (that live on the island) vote in the Presidential primaries. Both parties have primaries in Puerto Rico. | Puertorricans (that live on the island) cannot vote in the Presidential elections. |
| The currency used in Puerto Rico is the U.S.A. Dollar. | Puertorricans (that live on the island) don't pay federal U.S.A. taxes. |
| US Postal system delivers to Puerto Rico just like they do to any other part of the U.S.A. | When shipping to Puerto Rico via Fed Ex or UPS, they often require international shipping papers. |
| The phone system used in Puerto Rico is part of the same U.S.A. system, area code is 787. | The phone plans offered by U.S.A. companies (AT&T, Verizon, etc.) are different. Sprint even classifies calls to Puerto Rico from the U.S.A. as "international." |
| No passport is needed for traveling between Puerto Rico and the U.S.A. Come and enjoy our hospitality. | If you call some airlines (United, for example), Puerto Rico is an "international" destination. |
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