A Long Island town official told the New York Post that if New York City decides to take down statues of iconic historical figures such as George Washington, Christopher Columbus, and Thomas Jefferson, his town would “welcome” them.

“You know, I didn’t want to comment on whether that was right or wrong because that’s a decision of the city. But I said, ‘If you’re going to do that, hey, we’ll take the statues,’” Brookhaven Town Supervisor Edward Romaine told the Post Tuesday.

The paper said Brookhaven already has spots picked out for the statues and even will cover the cost of dismantling and shipping them. Brookhaven is located about 70 miles east of New York City.

[I LURVES it! ~ Beege]