Re: national v nationalist

[Richard Chonak <rac@gabriel.cambridge.ma.us>]

Dave F. wrote:

> So based on the above stating that in a news story that someone is a
> "Puerto Rican National" is not correct especially when used in connection
> with an arrest for a drug deal. (as was the case in the original story
> that prompted this thread) 

Puerto Rico, while not politically independent, is considered a distinct
nation for some purposes: e.g., in international athletic competition,
as the televised opening ceremonies for each Olympic Games will testify.
[See how I cleverly worked broadcasting into this almost off-topic
post?]

--RC