...have supported a non-binding referendum to become a full US state... The island is currently a US territory... almost 54% voted to change the island's relationship with the US. And in reply to a second question on what future they favoured, nearly two-thirds wanted full statehood. If Congress grants its approval, Puerto Ricans would have the right to vote in all US elections, but would also have to pay federal taxes, something at present they are excused from.Great. Now it's just a matter of figuring out how to collect income taxes on dope using and dealing, and cock fighting.