DGM33 wrote:
I seem to recall a war of some sort that occurred in part due to similar situations.... Something about a Revolution...
Seriously! Does the Constitution not apply in the Virgin Islands???
No it does not. Samoans are not even American citizens until they apply. (Disregarding the fact that at least 20% of the male population are vets) Why? Because due to 1900s rulings, they are not sophisticated enough to understand how to be American. (Gross simplification, but in the correct wheelhouse.)