Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Assassinating, kidnapping, and assaulting the government officials of the United States


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The result was   keep. Nomination withdrawn; no other delete opinions. - Smerdis of Tlön - killing the human spirit since 2003! 04:48, 30 May 2010 (UTC)

Assassinating, kidnapping, and assaulting the government officials of the United States

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I don't see how this law is notable. Sure. it's illegal, but has it been the source of any discussion outside of the government? Fiftytwo thirty (talk) 21:12, 25 May 2010 (UTC) Forget it, this was a stupid nom. --Fiftytwo thirty (talk) 20:10, 26 May 2010 (UTC)
 * Comment I think it's meant to show that they hold special consideration under the law vis a vis ordinary people. I think relevant court cases would make it a notable topic but right now it's just a summary of the statute (except for the one case at the bottom).--Savonneux (talk) 22:52, 25 May 2010 (UTC)
 * Weak keep Definitely an odd title for an article, and there are three others by the same author. I hate to judge an article on its name, although this would be my second choice for what to call laws that give federal jurisdiction over crimes against certain persons.  I believe that the original law was called something like the "U.S. Presidential Protection Act" and it has expanded to encompass other persons.  Mandsford 23:45, 25 May 2010 (UTC)
 * Keep. These statutes seem to be scattered all over Title 18 of the U.S. Code (with one statute covering, say, members of Congress, and another covering executive branch leaders), but they are handled in a more unified manner under the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines. Suggestions for a better page title or for refactoring of the information are welcome. Tisane (talk) 02:54, 26 May 2010 (UTC)
 * Keep. The statute is surely notable; the fact that the title is unwieldy is not a reason to delete the underlying article.  And I was so hoping that this would turn out to be a how-to guide. - Smerdis of Tlön - killing the human spirit since 2003! 14:37, 26 May 2010 (UTC)
 * Now THAT made me laugh out loud. Mandsford 20:25, 26 May 2010 (UTC)
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