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Originally Posted by Russelsimmons
emm..what would be the benefits...off the top of my head i cant see any. for either party really
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Lemme see if I can remember the rationale...
I think because of Jamaica's location, it may have been strategic for the US if it were under their control (proximity to Cuba, also the fact that Jamaica acts as a trans-shipment point between Latin America/South America and the rest of the Caribbean and Florida). There may have been perceived advantages in terms of setting up factories (cheaper labour costs, tax breaks) etc. Somebody else can correct me if I've erred.
For Jamaica, the main things would be that the economy would get a boost, use of the US currency would be possible, Jamaicans may be able to benefit from the ability to travel more freely to the US, and also get other benefits afforded to US citizens (or whatever benefits Puerto Ricans get).
At the time it was being talked about, there were some who were for it, but most were against it.