The grave accusations against (Puerto Rico) Gov. Anibal Acevedo by the U.S. Attorney could create a constitutional crisis. These are times for common sense and reflection.

Beyond the legal and judicial considerations that will have their day in Federal Court, this situation uncovers a crude and painful political reality: the total power of the U.S. Congress over Puerto Rico and the applicability in Puerto Rico of all laws passed by the U.S. Congress.

By surrendering himself to the Federal Court, Gov. Acevedo recognized the complete authority of the U.S. Government, its Constitution, its laws and of everyone of its public servants (such as those working for the U.S. Department of Justice). After surrendering himself to the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts the governor has an obligation to recognize this reality. U.S. laws and the U.S. Federal Court are the best defense Puerto Ricans have against crime and corruption.

The autonomists that support the Commonwealth status are now obligated to accept that the real political power in Puerto Rico resides exclusively within the U.S. Congress, no matter how they may prefer to spin it.

It is intolerable that a segment of our body politic pretends to hide behind separatist pronouncements to defend the governor from an accusation of crude corruption. These are the same individuals that seek Federal aid for Puerto Rico and rejoice whenever Puerto Rico receives Federal aid legislated for the 50 states. These are the same individuals that do not hesitate to participate in the Democratic Party primaries in the Island.

For those who promote the concept of the Puerto Rican "nation", without [legal recognition of] being one, and for those who do not recognize the kindness, advantages, rights and privileges of our U.S. Citizenship, the conduct of the U.S Government in this case makes it evident that the Nation of which we are "partial" citizens and of which we aspire to be citizens enjoying all of its rights and obligations, is the American Nation.

Those of us who believe in statehood for Puerto Rico recognize that the U.S. Constitution and Federal laws applicable in Puerto Rico are a great protection for Puerto Rico, particularly in helping fight corruption among public officials.

I join my voice to the millions who claim and demand a final solution to the relationship between Puerto Rico and the United States. There are only two alternatives: statehood or independence.

Enough is enough. The political experiment called Commonwealth has reached its end.