Peter Norman should be celebrated in Australia.National holiday or something of that sort. Or at least mentioned in School curriculum, he's an inspiration and Australians should be proud of him.
Shock - Australian's maybe are proud of him (if they indeed know of him) but Europeans aka British were never proud of him or his action's. Hence why Peter was ostracised from The Olympics and within Australia. Remember that Aboriginals are the indigenous people of Australia.
Peter Norman was one of the extremely few white people I admired. I was 14 years old in 68 when John Carlos and Tommy smith bought worldwide attention to how black people were murdered in the USA and especially by the police like today. This police brutality is not new to black people. I always admired Peter Norman because he didn't have to put his life on the line to help the blacks and aborigines. I still have a love and tremendous amount of respect for Peter Norman. To Peter Norman may your name ring forever for justice and equality. You are my main man.
Peter Norman I hope you're smiling up above with the other great Olympians in time! I loved your story and what you stood for. You will never be forgotten and I hope they build a statue for you here and in San Diego along with Carlos and Smith xxoo 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 #PeterNorman #YouLegend
+TemplarX2 Peter actually didn't want to be featured in that statue in the US. He specifically told the university that built the statue that he wanted his place to be empty so that others could stand in his place next to Carlos and Smith like he did in 1968.
Quetzalcoatl It was Peter Norman that requested that the space stay empty for others to come and stand in his place. We believe Mr Norman was a true hero and should have his selfless request respected
There is now a statue of Peter Norman in Albert Park in Melbourne. It was unveiled last year. About bloody time I say. Peter is finally getting the recognition he deserves.Terrible shame this was not done many years earlier, before he passed away. Huge respect to Peter Norman.
Good on you Andrew. As Ray Weinberg's grandson I was fortunate to have learned of Peter's story from a young age; it's one that all Australians ought to know and celebrate.
A speech of apology to an empty parliament, 44 years after? Oh, Australia......you will carry this shame for a long time.. along with your outrageous absence of defence of another great australian, Julian Assange.
This was in the Federation Chamber (which is a secondary chamber for debate) which is why it is empty. Totally agree that it should have been in the House of Representatives on indulgence from the Prime Minister, rather than in the secondary chamber from a backbencher.
There is a very true saying that says, "governments apologizes for past crimes as they prepare to commit them once again". Kevin Rudd's apology for the crimes of the stolen generation was done as the government was about to execute a plan to close down outlying indigenous communities, citing child abuse and removing children from their families all in order to dragoon them into a more centralized hub, as a sources of cheap readily available labor to be exploited by the mining companies. Overt criminality and human right abuses in Australia is rampant and is carried out without opposition by a country of people living in acute denial
Makes me embarrassed to be Australian. Certainly not the thinking of the majority of the country today despite media beat ups about how racist we all supposedly are.
Good comment..... Tommy Smith and John Carlos in attending Peter Norman's last moments in this world, they do have memory.....!!! The acts of great men who changes the world, take many decades to be recognized as such, but in the end they are, no need to mention Guts, Patience and Courage..... A geat example for many......!!! Greetings from Hermosillo, Sonora, México.....
As an American I too feel shame for the actions of my country's past. I didn't personally commit those abhorrent atrocities to human rights but the shame is a motivator to see that it doesn't happen again. For the most part Australia is a country packed with good people, Peter's treatment is indeed a dark stain in their past. There's no time machine. All we can do is ensure that it doesn't happen again.
Australia turned there backs on 1 of there Olympics stars and made this poor mans life a misery all over his actions in 1968 then he was not allowed to represent his country ever again. very sad r.i.p Peter Norman
Andrew. I'm not a fan of politicians here in the UK or elsewhere, but your speech moved me to tears. Peter Norman deserved to be treated with praise and, at the very least, immense respect, but was not. I'd like to think that an immense wrong has been righted. Fair play to you.
He should have a statue, and maybe a stadium in his name. I cant stand it when people applaud a person for their good deeds in death, but not while living. This is sad!
It's a sin that the university did not include him in the statue. This man literally stood up for justice and freedom for 2 men he didn't really know. He stepped forward to help these men try to change the world. He gave up his earthly like to help with a struggle he did't have too. Now his simple life became a struggle for him, the rest of his life. It always bothers me that people have to die b4 they get the respect they deserve. Shame on the school and the American people who refused to help Mr, Norman when he gave his life for all of us. SHAME
Norman actually declined to be on the statue because he insisted that his place be left unoccupied so that others viewing the statue could "take a stand" against racism. Today, visitors from around the world act on the sculpture’s signature invitation to take a stand by posing in the silver medal position where Australian Olympian Peter Norman stood in 1968, an arrangement discussed with and approved by Norman before his death in 2006.
I have to agree !! This whole Mandela/Norman type theme of 'history will vindicate' is frustratingly stale. Giving degenerates the world over license to perpetrate and perpetuate evil and injustice. Australia's Olympic Committee should hide their heads in the sand, along with them , the majority of the citizenry who could not see the BS. I refuse to pat anyone on the back for posthumous ceremonies such as these. That's two steps away from spitting on someone's grave. intentionally make life hard for them then all of a sudden, apologize, but WAIT, they're already dead. RIP Mr Norman.
ngonsainti not the main Houses of Parliament. Only a side chamber. Prime Minister should have been there. Now we have Coronavirus 2nd wave in Victoria and in America little Donald trumpet is finally wearing a face mask,,,,(or was the mask for the Veterans Hospital only)???
Really? How close have You come to an Olympic event? How brave are You when it comes to human rights? Where do You stand when it comes to racism? How dare You to besmear the legacy of Peter Norman? Tommie Smith and John Carlos honored him, they carried his coffin at his funeral, the hell, Smith and Carlos know who Peter Norman is.
RIP Peter Norman it's ashamed that he was treated better by the American track and field committee and the American track and field athletes like Michael Johnson who gave him a first class treatment in his own country by members from another country. Peter Norman is the greatest Australian sprinter to ever grace that country and he should have been celebrated by his country with that silver medal but instead was slandered. I'm glad that he's getting the recognition that he deserves and as the American track and field fans he will always be a legend here in the states.
Peter Norman should be celebrated in Australia.National holiday or something of that sort. Or at least mentioned in School curriculum, he's an inspiration and Australians should be proud of him.
Shock - Australian's maybe are proud of him (if they indeed know of him) but Europeans aka British were never proud of him or his action's. Hence why Peter was ostracised from The Olympics and within Australia.
Remember that Aboriginals are the indigenous people of Australia.
Peter Norman was one of the extremely few white people I admired. I was 14 years old in 68 when John Carlos and Tommy smith bought worldwide attention to how black people were murdered in the USA and especially by the police like today. This police brutality is not new to black people. I always admired Peter Norman because he didn't have to put his life on the line to help the blacks and aborigines. I still have a love and tremendous amount of respect for Peter Norman. To Peter Norman may your name ring forever for justice and equality. You are my main man.
Too little too late
Thank you Peter Norman: a man who fights for his rights is a right man. A man who fights for other's rights is a Man. (From Italy).
Peter Norman I hope you're smiling up above with the other great Olympians in time! I loved your story and what you stood for. You will never be forgotten and I hope they build a statue for you here and in San Diego along with Carlos and Smith xxoo 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 #PeterNorman #YouLegend
VERY GOOD COMMENT !! AND MANY THANKS AGAIN TO THIS courageous GREAT HUMAN BEING !! PETER NORMAN RIP !!!!
We want a Peter Norman statue! Now. They made one in the US put Peter Norman wasn't featured. Peter Norman statue!
+TemplarX2 Peter actually didn't want to be featured in that statue in the US. He specifically told the university that built the statue that he wanted his place to be empty so that others could stand in his place next to Carlos and Smith like he did in 1968.
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What a great man. He stood against tyranny when everyone of the majority stayed silent. What a weight to carry back then.
Quetzalcoatl It was Peter Norman that requested that the space stay empty for others to come and stand in his place. We believe Mr Norman was a true hero and should have his selfless request respected
There is now a statue of Peter Norman in Albert Park in Melbourne. It was unveiled last year. About bloody time I say. Peter is finally getting the recognition he deserves.Terrible shame this was not done many years earlier, before he passed away. Huge respect to Peter Norman.
Good on you Andrew. As Ray Weinberg's grandson I was fortunate to have learned of Peter's story from a young age; it's one that all Australians ought to know and celebrate.
A speech of apology to an empty parliament, 44 years after?
Oh, Australia......you will carry this shame for a long time.. along with your outrageous absence of defence of another great australian, Julian Assange.
+caravaggio31 Anglosaxon apology? Who believe in that thing? They kill you, they rape you, they burn you...and than they say Sorry
This was in the Federation Chamber (which is a secondary chamber for debate) which is why it is empty. Totally agree that it should have been in the House of Representatives on indulgence from the Prime Minister, rather than in the secondary chamber from a backbencher.
There is a very true saying that says, "governments apologizes for past crimes as they prepare to commit them once again". Kevin Rudd's apology for the crimes of the stolen generation was done as the government was about to execute a plan to close down outlying indigenous communities, citing child abuse and removing children from their families all in order to dragoon them into a more centralized hub, as a sources of cheap readily available labor to be exploited by the mining companies. Overt criminality and human right abuses in Australia is rampant and is carried out without opposition by a country of people living in acute denial
Makes me embarrassed to be Australian. Certainly not the thinking of the majority of the country today despite media beat ups about how racist we all supposedly are.
Good comment.....
Tommy Smith and John Carlos in attending Peter Norman's last moments in this world, they do have memory.....!!!
The acts of great men who changes the world, take many decades to be recognized as such, but in the end they are, no need to mention Guts, Patience and Courage.....
A geat example for many......!!!
Greetings from Hermosillo, Sonora, México.....
A great speech Andrew, spreading the story of one of the greatest ever Olympians.
Real Hero R.I.P Peter Norman
As an American I too feel shame for the actions of my country's past. I didn't personally commit those abhorrent atrocities to human rights but the shame is a motivator to see that it doesn't happen again. For the most part Australia is a country packed with good people, Peter's treatment is indeed a dark stain in their past. There's no time machine. All we can do is ensure that it doesn't happen again.
Shame on those who dishonoured Peter Norman.
Peter Norman is a true hero and Australia treated him like dirt. An eternal shame.
Australia turned there backs on 1 of there Olympics stars and made this poor mans life a misery all over his actions in 1968 then he was not allowed to represent his country ever again. very sad r.i.p Peter Norman
Andrew. I'm not a fan of politicians here in the UK or elsewhere, but your speech moved me to tears. Peter Norman deserved to be treated with praise and, at the very least, immense respect, but was not. I'd like to think that an immense wrong has been righted. Fair play to you.
The AOC still haven’t apologised.
perhaps a statue for peter would be appropriate in his hometown?
salute to this men...
Hope! More “Norman” in this Olympic game!💪💪💪
This would make a great movie, respect to Peter Norman.
He should have a statue, and maybe a stadium in his name. I cant stand it when people applaud a person for their good deeds in death, but not while living. This is sad!
He was a good man. His life is to be celebrated and his courage a lesson to all. xoxoxoxo.
It's a sin that the university did not include him in the statue. This man literally stood up for justice and freedom for 2 men
he didn't really know. He stepped forward to help these men try to change the world. He gave up his earthly like to help
with a struggle he did't have too. Now his simple life became a struggle for him, the rest of his life. It always bothers me
that people have to die b4 they get the respect they deserve. Shame on the school and the American people who refused to
help Mr, Norman when he gave his life for all of us. SHAME
Peter deserved better- even after death - this is lame! I hope his reward is eternally in heaven.
Good for you Australia
It’s time for Peter Norman to Be recognised as a humanitarian
Well done
Shameful how this man was treated
Shame on da Australian government / Olympic committee
50 yrs later. Embarrassing
Disgrace! Today and always I'm black and white!
Why doesn't San Jose State in Cali, add this man to the Olympic memorial.
He specifically said he didn't want it there.
Specifically so all of us to stand on that platform.
Norman actually declined to be on the statue because he insisted that his place be left unoccupied so that others viewing the statue could "take a stand" against racism. Today, visitors from around the world act on the sculpture’s signature invitation to take a stand by posing in the silver medal position where Australian Olympian Peter Norman stood in 1968, an arrangement discussed with and approved by Norman before his death in 2006.
Look how thin the voting chamber is.
Nuff Said not the main house of Parliament.
posthumous apology. what kind of bull shit is that
I have to agree !! This whole Mandela/Norman type theme of 'history will vindicate' is frustratingly stale. Giving degenerates the world over license to perpetrate and perpetuate evil and injustice. Australia's Olympic Committee should hide their heads in the sand, along with them , the majority of the citizenry who could not see the BS.
I refuse to pat anyone on the back for posthumous ceremonies such as these. That's two steps away from spitting on someone's grave. intentionally make life hard for them then all of a sudden, apologize, but WAIT, they're already dead.
RIP Mr Norman.
A bit too ……. Late !!!!!!!
44 years shame on Australia.Or it speaks volumes on Australia's attitude.It stinks.He should be celebrated from 1968.
Err, excuse me, that's the AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENT? This is a joke, right?
ngonsainti not the main Houses of Parliament.
Only a side chamber.
Prime Minister should have been there.
Now we have Coronavirus 2nd wave in Victoria and in America little Donald trumpet is finally wearing a face mask,,,,(or was the mask for the Veterans Hospital only)???
Too little way to late
Peter Norman, Who The Hell is he?, Really?
Who the hell is he? Don't be so ignorant, you have access to the Internet, don't you? Get a clue!
Really? How close have You come to an Olympic event? How brave are You when it comes to human rights? Where do You stand when it comes to racism? How dare You to besmear the legacy of Peter Norman? Tommie Smith and John Carlos honored him, they carried his coffin at his funeral, the hell, Smith and Carlos know who Peter Norman is.
RIP Peter Norman it's ashamed that he was treated better by the American track and field committee and the American track and field athletes like Michael Johnson who gave him a first class treatment in his own country by members from another country. Peter Norman is the greatest Australian sprinter to ever grace that country and he should have been celebrated by his country with that silver medal but instead was slandered. I'm glad that he's getting the recognition that he deserves and as the American track and field fans he will always be a legend here in the states.
A great speech Andrew, spreading the story of one of the greatest ever Olympians.