뉴욕 지하철의 '나치 낙서'가 순식간에 사라진 사연은 정말 뉴욕 답다
뉴욕 시민들이 증오의 상징을 사랑과 공동체 의식의 상징으로 바꿔냈다. 누군가 지하철에 그려놓은 나치 문양과 반유대주의 상징을 모두 함께 지워낸 것이다.
지하철 승객 그레고리 로크는 지난 토요일 밤 맨해튼에서 막 지하철을 탔을 때 객차 창문과 광고판에 그려진 이 노골적인 낙서를 발견했다고 말했다.
그는 자신의 페이스북에 당시의 상황을 이렇게 적었다. "열차 안은 조용했다. 모두 불쾌해 하면서도 어떻게 하면 좋을지 몰라 서로 얼굴만 쳐다보고 있었다. 한 남자가 일어나 말했다. '손 소독제로 마커펜을 지울 수 있다. 알콜이 필요하다.' 그는 티슈를 찾아 제거작업에 나섰다."
그의 이런 행동은 다른 승객들의 동참을 이끌어 냈다. 로크에 따르면 다른 승객들이 자신을 도와 낙서 제거에 나서기 시작한 것.
"그렇게 많은 사람들이 티슈와 퓨렐(Purell,손 소독제)를 찾아 동시에 가방과 주머니를 뒤지는 광경은 본 적이 없었다. 약 2분도 안 돼서 나치 문양은 사라졌다." 로크는 이렇게 적었다.
ABC7뉴스와의 인터뷰에서 그는 다른 승객들의 이런 행동 덕분에 용기를 얻었다고 말했다.
"모두가 옳다고 알고 있는 것을 지키기 위해 낯선 이들이 함께 나서는 광경은 매우 희망적이었다."
그의 페이스북 포스트는 현재 43만건 이상 공유되고 있다.
빌 클린턴 전 대통령의 딸인 첼시 클린턴도 이 포스트를 트위터에 공유한 사람들 중 하나였다. "우리는 증오가 이기도록 내버려두지 않을 것입니다. 그리고, 손 소독제를 가지고 다녀야 할 이유가 더 생겼군요."
We will not let hate win. And, another reason to carry hand sanitizer. pic.twitter.com/bgrAJf7SCv
— Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) February 5, 2017
이와 별도로 뉴욕주지사 앤드루 쿠오모는 뉴욕 지하철에서 발견된 또다른 낙서 사진을 공유했다. 나치 문양을 네 개 정사각형으로 바꾼 뒤, 그 안에 'L-O-V-E'를 새겨넣은 것이다.
This is what New Yorkers do - we turn hate into love. And we wont back down -not now, not ever. #TurnHateIntoLove pic.twitter.com/yVEsTY2aGc
— Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) February 5, 2017
* 이 글은 허핑턴포스트US의 Subway Riders Rise Up To Clean Swastikas From New York Train을 번역, 편집한 것입니다.
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Demonstrators hold signs outside Federal Plaza while protesting against U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order blocking visitors from seven predominantly Muslim nations in New York, U.S., on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017. Court decisions temporarily blocked the U.S. administration from enforcing parts of Trump's order after a day in which students, refugees and dual citizens were stuck overseas or detained and some businesses warned employees from those countries not to risk leaving the United States. Photographer: Jeenah Moon/Bloomberg via Getty Images
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Demonstrators hold signs and chant outside Federal Plaza while protesting against U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order blocking visitors from seven predominantly Muslim nations in New York, U.S., on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017. Court decisions temporarily blocked the U.S. administration from enforcing parts of Trump's order after a day in which students, refugees and dual citizens were stuck overseas or detained and some businesses warned employees from those countries not to risk leaving the United States. Photographer: Jeenah Moon/Bloomberg via Getty Images
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Demonstrators hold signs and chant outside Federal Plaza while protesting against U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order blocking visitors from seven predominantly Muslim nations in New York, U.S., on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017. Court decisions temporarily blocked the U.S. administration from enforcing parts of Trump's order after a day in which students, refugees and dual citizens were stuck overseas or detained and some businesses warned employees from those countries not to risk leaving the United States. Photographer: Jeenah Moon/Bloomberg via Getty Images
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A demonstrator wearing a mask in the likeness of U.S. President Donald Trump holds an eagle puppet in a cage while protesting against President Trump's executive order blocking visitors from sevenpredominantly Muslim nations in New York, U.S., on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017. Court decisions temporarily blocked the U.S. administration from enforcing parts of Trump's order after a day in which students, refugees and dual citizens were stuck overseas or detained and some businesses warned employees from those countries not to risk leavingthe United States. Photographer: Jeenah Moon/Bloomberg via Getty Images
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A demonstrator gestures and holds a sign outside Federal Plaza while protesting against U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order blocking visitors from seven predominantly Muslim nations in New York, U.S., on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017. Court decisions temporarily blocked the U.S. administration from enforcing parts of Trump's order after a day in which students, refugees and dual citizens were stuck overseas or detained and some businesses warned employees from those countries not to risk leaving the United States. Photographer: Jeenah Moon/Bloomberg via Getty Images
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A demonstrator holds a sign that reads 'NY Loves Muslims' outside Federal Plaza while protesting against U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order blocking visitors from seven predominantly Muslim nations in New York, U.S., on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017. Court decisions temporarily blocked the U.S. administration from enforcing parts of Trump's order after a day in which students, refugees and dual citizens were stuck overseas or detained and some businesses warned employees from those countries not to risk leaving the United States. Photographer: Jeenah Moon/Bloomberg via Getty Images
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A demonstrator holds a sign that reads 'Believe in Humanity' outside Federal Plaza while protesting against U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order blocking visitors from seven predominantly Muslim nations in New York, U.S., on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017. Court decisions temporarily blocked the U.S. administration from enforcing parts of Trump's order after a day in which students, refugees and dual citizens were stuck overseas or detained and some businesses warned employees from those countries not to risk leaving the United States. Photographer: Jeenah Moon/Bloomberg via Getty Images
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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 29: Demonstrators gather near the steps of the Trump Hotel International during a protest on January 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. Protestors in Washington and around the country gathered to protest President Donald Trump's executive order barring the citizens of Muslim-majority countries Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia and Yemen from traveling to the United States. (Photo by Zach Gibson/Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 29: Demonstrators chant outside of the Trump Hotel International during a protest on January 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. Protestors in Washington and around the country gathered to protest President Donald Trump's executive order barring the citizens of Muslim-majority countries Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia and Yemen from traveling to the United States. (Photo by Zach Gibson/Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 29: Demonstrators chant outside of the Trump Hotel International during a protest on January 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. Protestors in Washington and around the country gathered to protest President Donald Trump's executive order barring the citizens of Muslim-majority countries Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia and Yemen from traveling to the United States. (Photo by Zach Gibson/Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 29: Demonstrators gather outside of the Trump Hotel International during a protest on January 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. Protestors in Washington and around the country gathered to protest President Donald Trump's executive order barring the citizens of Muslim-majority countries Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia and Yemen from traveling to the United States. (Photo by Zach Gibson/Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 29: Demonstrators march down Pennsylvania Avenue during a protest on January 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. Protestors in Washington and around the country gathered to protest President Donald Trump's executive order barring the citizens of Muslim-majority countries Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia and Yemen from traveling to the United States. (Photo by Zach Gibson/Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 29: Demonstrators gather near the steps of the Trump Hotel International during a protest on January 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. Protestors in Washington and around the country gathered to protest President Donald Trump's executive order barring the citizens of Muslim-majority countries Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia and Yemen from traveling to the United States. (Photo by Zach Gibson/Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 29: Demonstrators gather near the steps of the Trump Hotel International during a protest on January 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. Protestors in Washington and around the country gathered to protest President Donald Trump's executive order barring the citizens of Muslim-majority countries Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia and Yemen from traveling to the United States. (Photo by Zach Gibson/Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 29: Demonstrators gather near the steps of the Trump Hotel International during a protest on January 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. Protestors in Washington and around the country gathered to protest President Donald Trump's executive order barring the citizens of Muslim-majority countries Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia and Yemen from traveling to the United States. (Photo by Zach Gibson/Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 29: Demonstrators gather during a vigil near the Naval Observatory on January 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. Protestors in Washington and around the country gathered to protest President Donald Trump's executive order barring the citizens of Muslim-majority countries Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia and Yemen from traveling to the United States. (Photo by Zach Gibson/Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 29: Demonstrators gather during a vigil near the Naval Observatory on January 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. Protestors in Washington and around the country gathered to protest President Donald Trump's executive order barring the citizens of Muslim-majority countries Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia and Yemen from traveling to the United States. (Photo by Zach Gibson/Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 29: A demonstrator holds a sign outside of the Trump Hotel International during a protest on January 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. Protestors in Washington and around the country gathered to protest President Donald Trump's executive order barring the citizens of Muslim-majority countries Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia and Yemen from traveling to the United States. (Photo by Zach Gibson/Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 29: A demonstrator holds a sign outside of the Trump Hotel International during a protest on January 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. Protestors in Washington and around the country gathered to protest President Donald Trump's executive order barring the citizens of Muslim-majority countries Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia and Yemen from traveling to the United States. (Photo by Zach Gibson/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES - JANUARY 29: Demonstrators against President Donald Trump's Muslim Ban come together at 2nd Day of protests at Los Angeles International Airport, in Los Angeles, California, United States on January 29, 2017. Lots of muslim people still under custody of US Custom and Border Patrol after Trumps's executive order. (Photo by Aydin Palabiyikoglu/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES - JANUARY 29: Demonstrators against President Donald Trump's Muslim Ban come together at 2nd Day of protests at Los Angeles International Airport, in Los Angeles, California, United States on January 29, 2017. Lots of muslim people still under custody of US Custom and Border Patrol after Trumps's executive order. (Photo by Aydin Palabiyikoglu/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES - JANUARY 29: Demonstrators against President Donald Trump's Muslim Ban come together at 2nd Day of protests at Los Angeles International Airport, in Los Angeles, California, United States on January 29, 2017. Lots of muslim people still under custody of US Custom and Border Patrol after Trumps's executive order. (Photo by Aydin Palabiyikoglu/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 29: A protester holds a sign during a demonstration against the immigration ban that was imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump at Los Angeles International Airport on January 29, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. Thousands of protesters gathered outside of the Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport to denounce the travel ban imposed by President Trump. Protests are taking place at airports across the country. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES - JANUARY 29: Demonstrators against President Donald Trump's Muslim Ban come together at 2nd Day of protests at Los Angeles International Airport, in Los Angeles, California, United States on January 29, 2017. Lots of muslim people still under custody of US Custom and Border Patrol after Trumps's executive order. (Photo by Aydin Palabiyikoglu/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES - JANUARY 29: Demonstrators against President Donald Trump's Muslim Ban come together at 2nd Day of protests at Los Angeles International Airport, in Los Angeles, California, United States on January 29, 2017. Lots of muslim people still under custody of US Custom and Border Patrol after Trumps's executive order. (Photo by Aydin Palabiyikoglu/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 29: Protesters hold signs during a demonstration against the immigration ban that was imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump at Los Angeles International Airport on January 29, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. Thousands of protesters gathered outside of the Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport to denounce the travel ban imposed by President Trump. Protests are taking place at airports across the country. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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Demonstrators are seen during protest against the travel ban imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order, at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, California, U.S., January 29, 2017. REUTERS/Ted Soqui
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Demonstrators yell slogans during protest against the travel ban imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order, at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, California, U.S., January 29, 2017. REUTERS/Ted Soqui
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Thousands of people attend an anti-Donald Trump travel ban protest outside Hatfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta, Georgia U.S., January 29, 2017. REUTERS/Chris Aluka Berry
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Ron Modaresi with his family joins demonstrators who yell slogans during protest against the travel ban imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order, at os Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, California, U.S., January 29, 2017. REUTERS/Ted Soqui
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Several hundred people rally against a temporary travel ban signed by U.S. President Donald Trump in an executive order, during a protest in Hamtramck, Michigan, U.S., January 29, 2017. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook
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Demonstrators yell slogans during protest against the travel ban imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order, at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, California, U.S., January 29, 2017. REUTERS/Ted Soqui
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Pakistani American Aisha Yaqoop, 23, of Atlanta, yells slogans during an anti-Donald Trump travel ban protest outside Hatfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta, Georgia U.S., January 29, 2017. REUTERS/Chris Aluka Berry
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A person holds a sign out of the sun-roof of a car as it is driven past hundreds of people rallying against a temporary travel ban signed by U.S. President Donald Trump in an executive order, during a protest at Detroit Metropolitan airport in Romulus, Michigan, U.S., January 29, 2017. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook
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People participate in a protest against President Donald Trump's travel ban in New York City, U.S. January 29, 2017. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith
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A woman with an American flag themed hijab listens to speakers during a protest against President Donald Trump's travel ban, in New York City, U.S. January 29, 2017. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith
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A demonstrator holds a "resist" sign during anti-Donald Trump travel ban protests outside Philadelphia International Airport in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., January 29, 2017. REUTERS/Charles Mostoller
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A Muslim women holds a sign during anti-Donald Trump travel ban protests outside Philadelphia International Airport in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., January 29, 2017. REUTERS/Charles Mostoller
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People chant and hold signs as they protest against the travel ban imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order, at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport International Arrivals gate in Dallas, Texas, U.S. January 29, 2017. REUTERS/Laura Buckman