There is a solution to the ongoing controversy over replacing the state’s historic seal, flag and motto that critics have deemed racist.

This is the seal that is composed of a Native American holding a bow in one hand and an arrow in the other. He is dressed in native garb and has feathers on the back of his head.

Above him is an arm holding a sword that could be interpreted as threatening,

Draped around the image is the Latin motto that translates into, “By the sword we seek peace, but peace under liberty.”

A special revamped commission recently proposed several insipid design replacements that would eliminate the Native American and his bow and arrow, along with the sword-wielding arm.

The stirring motto would also be replaced with something like “We rejoice in the public good.”

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