HAPPY VETERANS DAY to our «Warriors of Good»! Blessings! – By Dennis Freytes

11/11/2022 | Filed under: Ciudadanía Americana,Estadidad,Washington DC | Posted by:

HAPPY VETERANS DAY to our «Warriors of Good»! Blessings!

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Our American Veterans serve and sacrifice; shed sweat, blood, and tears in defense of our USA (you), and the good of Humanity! Thus, let’s not leave behind Puerto Rican US Veterans that face Federal oppression because they, since 1898,  have had NO Federal consent from the Governed; NO permanent statutory US Citizenship (even if residing in a State)! THUS-SHARE! TAKE CIVIC ACTION on–
Equal Rights for US Citizens-US Veterans-Puerto Ricans!
Today, The US Federal Government undemocratically controls the US Territory of Puerto Rico–with more fellow US Citizens-US Veterans than 20 States– that have NO Federal “consent of the governed” as they demand a Non-Territorial /Colonial Status; Equal Civil Rights-Fairness; revocation of unjust Laws!
Facts are: Since 1898 (US invasion-till today)-millions of fellow US Citizen-US Veterans in Puerto Rico have a 2d Class US Citizenship-NO Vote for US President; NO just Representation in the US Congress; NO Parity in Federal Programs-Laws-Funding (includes Social Security, MEDICARE, MEDICAID,  Infrastructure, Education, Social, Veterans, Emergency, and other Federal Funds); NO permanent statutory US Citizenship (even if moving to a State).  Plus, the Federal Government– controls PR’s Borders, Currency, Laws, Security, Economy, Trade, etc.–under the unjust (1787) Territorial Clause.
Besides, Puerto Ricans face a Magna CRISIS and Exodus to the States–whose major ROOT components are–Economic; Fiscal; Infrastructure; Social; and Federal Status—where each PART affects the other; the Federal undemocratic Territorial Status affects everything. Federal discrimination brings instability; ties PR hands to fairly compete-grow the Economy; limits progress; goes against our Democratic Ideals!
The Federal Government should be the Servant of ALL the People; NOT the Master of some!
The People with Equal Rights come first, not a “separate & unequal” Status! Remember, in our great US Republic, the power resides with all “We the People” (made up by individuals)–per our Declaration of Independence that calls for “Consent of the Governed”; our noble US Constitution that calls for Equal Rights-Fairness, and a Republican form of Government or a Representative Democracy (“a Government of the People, by the People, and for the People”–Lincoln)!  NO Federal Vote results in NO Democracy!
Even if one US Citizen (Individual) doesn’t have full Rights, is one too many!
The FEDERAL GOVERNMENT can end this unjust inequality now, but, has not done so! Instead, some provide ageless EXCUSES that create a double standard that weren’t applied to other US Territories before Puerto Rico; politically distort/misinform; are biased or racist. This creates stalemate; perpetuates Federal oppression which is against the highest precepts-ideals of our Representative Democracy!
“You can’t have it both ways, either you support Equal Rights or you allow Federal discrimination!”
Silence to discrimination; supports injustice!
FIX: Our Federal Government (Legislative, Executive, & Judicial) must ensure Equal Rights; let Puerto Ricans VOTE in a Plebiscite, with clearly defined non-territorial constitutional options-which only are:
1. STATEHOOD-MEANS- Admission to our diverse “UNION of STATES”– under the Federal US Constitution/Laws/Democracy; equal US Citizenship with full rights, benefits, and responsibilities…
*With PR-STATE Identity; Constitution; Flag; Sovereignty… as other States & other US Citizens have.
2. INDEPENDENCE-MEANS- Puerto Rican National Sovereignty with PR Constitution/Laws & PR Citizenship; loss of US Constitution & statutory US Citizenship, Rights, and Benefits… Other Type:
• INDEPENDENCE with PACT (Free Association): a negotiated limited Pact between sovereign Independent Nations (on Defense, Trade, Other…) that can be terminated by either side…
Best Option: “PR EQUALITY & PROGRESS with STATEHOOD!”
In UNION-each State is stronger than by itself; complements others, with progress–for the Good of All!
 “En la UNIÓN está la Fuerza!”
Only Statehood guarantees permanent US Citizenship! All statutory US Citizens residing in the STATES have a stake in the fight as they can lose their non-permanent statutory US Citizenship (per Territorial Clause/1917 Jones Act) under INDEPENDENCE–Free Association. Thus, the US Congress must let them Vote in any Plebiscite or allow for State Naturalization (per 14th Amendment)…
Puerto Ricans have sacrificed & Contribute to our USA since 1513!
US Puerto Ricans are about 10m strong, (most live in the States)-are integrated as the 2d largest US Hispanic Group that sacrifice; greatly contribute (in all fields of endeavor) to our US. Since 1898, Puerto Ricans patriotically shed sweat, blood, and tears for our US Flag (WWI; WW-II; Korea; Vietnam; Global War on Terrorism…). PR pays more Federal Taxes than 6 States; is a US Market that creates Hundreds of Thousands of Jobs… PR Ancestors (1st Governor of PR & Crew) came to Florida (in 1513)–107 years before the Pilgrims; others fought in the US War of Independence (1776)…; help develops our now USA.
The Federal Government must let the People Vote; Equal Rights is at stake!
US Citizens in Puerto Rico want to end the Territorial (Colonial) Status as they Voted in certified local Plebiscites (2012, 2017, & 2020)  for Statehood; against the current Territorial Status. Independence got only 2-5% of the Vote… Puerto Ricans cherish their US Citizenship and have proven loyalty to our US.
“We must Guard against a Tyranny of a Majority!”
In our evolving US Constitution, it’s clear that the Power should reside with “We the People” (made up of Individuals).  However, our Federal Government incongruently does not act to end Puerto Rico’s Federal undemocratic Territorial Status; amend or revoke unjust Laws that limit progress, like–
• Territorial Clause (1787) states: “US Congress shall have the Power to dispose of and make all rules and regulations pertaining to the Territory or other Properties that belongs to the US.” *It doesn’t mention that the Federal Government can take Individual Rights & Benefits away…
• Insular Cases (1901-1925+ based on racism)–states–Puerto Rico is an “unincorporated” “US Territory; more foreign than domestic, belongs to, but, is not part of the US (soil)”: resulting in a permanent “Separate and Un-Equal Status”.
*These nonsensical double standards were NOT applied to other US Territories or US Citizens before Puerto Rico; are NOT in the US Constitution, but, were made Law by racist Judges (1901-25); are condemned as unconstitutional by Justice Gorsuch and Others who support revoking them…
• Jones (Merchant Marine) Act (1920)–imposes hidden higher costs on Puerto Rican Consumer Goods; badly hurts the Economy/progress; is unfair because a majority of States don’t pay for it…
 “Equality for a more perfect UNION!”
Hispanic-Puerto Ricans are being treated (by the Federal Government) like the allegory (Animal Farm)–“All Animals (People) are Equal; but, some Animals (People) are more Equal than others!” Today, the US Constitution does not fully apply to US Citizens-US Veterans in Puerto Rico, as the Federal Government has not let the People Vote (for over 125+ years) to end Federal oppression!
Patriots cry to Arms– Civic Action for Equality!
THE TIME IS NOW for Civic ACTION to ensure Equal Civil Rights; a Representative Democracy for all “We The People” (include Puerto Ricans)! Thus, get our Federal Government to–
(1) Do a binding nonpartisan PR Plebiscite on viable Non-Territorial Options-Statehood vs Independence
      or Independence with a Pact of Free Association-(Pass HR 8393-Puerto Rico Status Act…)
(2) Revoke unjust Laws (like the racist “Insular Cases”, 1920 Jones Act…); Incorporate Puerto Rico.
(3) Amend US Constitution to clearly protect Equal Civil Rights-Fairness for ALL “We The People”…
(4) Revoke or update the Territorial Clause (with more Rights & Status limits).
UNITED-with Truth, Reason, Justice, and Civic Action for the Good of All!
*BY: DENNIS O. FREYTES (MPA, MHR, BBA); FL Veterans Hall of Fame; Community Servant Leader
**According to legal experts: Types-Sources-Basis of US Citizenship are:
• Individual Birthright Citizenship-“jus soli” (right of soil)–per the 14th Amendment (States: “All persons born or naturalized in the United States…are citizens of the US and of the State wherein they reside.” (Doesn’t mention Territories…) (unquestioned permanent US Citizenship)
• Naturalization Citizenship—the process through which immigrants from other countries can also become citizens if they wish to … (per 14th Amendment) (unquestioned permanent US Citizenship)
• Acquired Citizenship– acquiring citizenship from US Citizen Parents; by descent from a State’s national (jus sanguinis)… (per US Congress-8 USC Code)
• Group Statutory US Citizenship- per the US Territorial Clause; Insular Cases (1901-1925+); Jones Act (1917); 8 USC Code §1402 (which can be amended or revoked)–ALL end upon Independence…
*NOTE: The US Supreme Court (Insular Cases) has established that the US Constitution doesn’t fully apply to Puerto Rico, except for some broad rights that have not been defined. (Harris v Rosario-1980)…
«Judge on MERIT based on empirical FACTS; FAIRNESS!»
*Take Civic ACTION for Equal Civil Rights- CONTACT: US President and US Congress; MEDIA…

**US Congress: https://contactingcongress.org/ **US President: http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact

STILL SERVING; Do Right-fight for the Good of ALL! V/R,  

Dennis (Denny) ​(PH: 407-298-1151)

DENNIS O. FREYTES (MPA, MHR, BBA); US Army Ret.; Servant Leader  

FLORIDA VETERANS’ HALL OF FAME (FL Governor; House; Senate)  

*Advocate-Fairness/Equality; US Veterans; NAPREC Board 

*Advisory/Policy Boards-US President; Congress; Governor; Mayors

*Former-Trustee Valencia College (by FL Governor; Senate-confirmed)

*Commander Infantry, Special Forces; Airborne School; Readiness Group

*Commander PACCE-Global Humanitarian Missions (Medical/Engineers/Other)

*Professor Military Science/Commander USA Officer School (ROTC Cadet Brigade)

WE LEAVE NO AMERICAN VETERAN or 1st RESPONDER BEHIND! 

«Judge on MERIT based on empirical FACTS; FAIRNESS!» 

«Do GOOD as we UNITE to fight Wrong, Bad & Evil!»

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