Comments on: San Jose State University – The Tommie Smith John Carlos Statue http://speedendurance.com/2009/11/25/san-jos-state-university-the-tommie-smith-john-carlos-statue/ Success in Track & Field ... and Life Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:26:50 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Bud Houston http://speedendurance.com/2009/11/25/san-jos-state-university-the-tommie-smith-john-carlos-statue/comment-page-1/#comment-79566 Bud Houston Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:50:24 +0000 http://speedendurance.com/2009/11/25/san-jos-state-university-the-tommie-smith-john-carlos-statue/#comment-79566 I agree with "anonymous" above. The statue was not a great composition without including Silver medalist Peter Norman who was wearing an OPHR badge to show his support for the two Americans. That being said, I'm gratified that Tommie Smith (Gold) and John Carlos (Bronze) are accorded such a tribute today. Back then (yes, I'm an old man)they were broadly reviled by white racist America for lifting their black power salute. Regards, Bud Houston I agree with “anonymous” above. The statue was not a great composition without including Silver medalist Peter Norman who was wearing an OPHR badge to show his support for the two Americans.

That being said, I’m gratified that Tommie Smith (Gold) and John Carlos (Bronze) are accorded such a tribute today. Back then (yes, I’m an old man)they were broadly reviled by white racist America for lifting their black power salute.

Regards,
Bud Houston

]]> By: Karen http://speedendurance.com/2009/11/25/san-jos-state-university-the-tommie-smith-john-carlos-statue/comment-page-1/#comment-73775 Karen Thu, 11 Feb 2010 02:43:35 +0000 http://speedendurance.com/2009/11/25/san-jos-state-university-the-tommie-smith-john-carlos-statue/#comment-73775 I'd like to comment on the top poster. Thank you for stating that. Yes its certainly not showing Peter Norman any respect for standing up for black America. Peter Norman played a huge part by showing his support and wearing the badge. What other white man in 1968 would be brave enough to do that. As an American I was amazed to know what happened to Peter Norman during and after this event. I just saw the film "Salute" which was made by Peter Norman's nephew Matt Norman. Must check it out. salutethemovie.com and it's being released here in America later this year i'm told. I’d like to comment on the top poster. Thank you for stating that. Yes its certainly not showing Peter Norman any respect for standing up for black America. Peter Norman played a huge part by showing his support and wearing the badge. What other white man in 1968 would be brave enough to do that. As an American I was amazed to know what happened to Peter Norman during and after this event. I just saw the film “Salute” which was made by Peter Norman’s nephew Matt Norman. Must check it out. salutethemovie.com and it’s being released here in America later this year i’m told.

]]> By: Jack Mayeron http://speedendurance.com/2009/11/25/san-jos-state-university-the-tommie-smith-john-carlos-statue/comment-page-1/#comment-58657 Jack Mayeron Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:15:16 +0000 http://speedendurance.com/2009/11/25/san-jos-state-university-the-tommie-smith-john-carlos-statue/#comment-58657 Artists depart from total realism to convey themes. From the perspective that Carlos and Smith effectively used that moment to make a statement that became more significant than a medal ceremony, the statue speaks volumes. As a matter of fact, when I watched this ceremony in 1968, Carlos and Smith, with their now famous "Black Power" salute is all I remember seeing. Artists depart from total realism to convey themes. From the perspective that Carlos and Smith effectively used that moment to make a statement that became more significant than a medal ceremony, the statue speaks volumes. As a matter of fact, when I watched this ceremony in 1968, Carlos and Smith, with their now famous “Black Power” salute is all I remember seeing.

]]> By: anonymous http://speedendurance.com/2009/11/25/san-jos-state-university-the-tommie-smith-john-carlos-statue/comment-page-1/#comment-57695 anonymous Fri, 27 Nov 2009 07:20:58 +0000 http://speedendurance.com/2009/11/25/san-jos-state-university-the-tommie-smith-john-carlos-statue/#comment-57695 I find this statue to be quite self indulgent to be honest. As an Australian knowing Peter Norman's version of events I believe this represents what Smith and Carlos were trying to prevent and take a stand against, inequality and basic human rights and respect. 3 people were involved and to only represent 2 is making their act just like what they are fighting against. To use the excuse of letting people stand their for pictures really is a silly equation and the truth is that there was no place for the white guy on a black tribute display. I find this statue to be quite self indulgent to be honest.

As an Australian knowing Peter Norman’s version of events I believe this represents what Smith and Carlos were trying to prevent and take a stand against, inequality and basic human rights and respect. 3 people were involved and to only represent 2 is making their act just like what they are fighting against.

To use the excuse of letting people stand their for pictures really is a silly equation and the truth is that there was no place for the white guy on a black tribute display.

]]> By: San Jose State University - Saving Winter Field | SpeedEndurance.com http://speedendurance.com/2009/11/25/san-jos-state-university-the-tommie-smith-john-carlos-statue/comment-page-1/#comment-57567 San Jose State University - Saving Winter Field | SpeedEndurance.com Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:03:08 +0000 http://speedendurance.com/2009/11/25/san-jos-state-university-the-tommie-smith-john-carlos-statue/#comment-57567 [...] viewing the Tommie Smith - John Carlos 23 foot statute at San José State University, the next item on my agenda was to drive down S 10th street towards [...] [...] viewing the Tommie Smith – John Carlos 23 foot statute at San José State University, the next item on my agenda was to drive down S 10th street towards [...]

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