The residents of the small New York village of Whitesboro voted last night to keep this emblem that appears to show a man choking a Native American. From the Associated Press:
In a non-binding vote Monday night, residents voted 157-55 to not change their current seal, according to Patrick J. O’Connor, mayor of the Village of Whitesboro.
Whitesboro’s website says the emblem dates to the early 1900s and depicts a friendly wrestling match between village founder Hugh White and an Oneida Indian. It says White won the match and the lasting respect and goodwill of the Oneidas…
After a notice of claim was filed in the 1970s calling the picture offensive, a new version was drawn with White’s hands on the Indian’s shoulders instead of on his neck, (village clerk and historian Dana) Nimey-Olney said.
“New York village votes to keep logo that shows man choking Native American” (AP)