What evidence does the author of Puerto Rico provide in paragraph two for why Puerto Rico deserves to become the 51st state?

despite their citizenship, which enables them to serve in the American Army,

Puerto Ricans are limited in the benefits they receive as U. S. citizens.

They receive limited federal funding and are unable to vote in U. S. federal elections.

They could:

1) be allowed to live a better life

2) more say in laws that effect them