Wikipedia talk:Deletion review/Log/2011 July 8

I believe Wikipedia should re insert the Biography of Thomas James Ball and enhance it, primarily by adding his Last Testament, which is a significant and revealing commentary on the affects of Government Agency and Legal Interventions in our post 20th century society showing the possible detrimental effects this is having on the nuclear unit (family group). Ball’s Last Testament, is really a very good source on this event and a detailed alternative commentary on the issues of family law. It may be said that a person who takes his own life has an unbalanced mind, but this does not make his statements invalid, in fact in Ball’s case it clearly illustrates the incredible tensions he was under in this complicated modern world. There is great deal of interest if not clear unrest in the current state of family law. In the US we have the American Fathers Coalition, the American Coalition for Fathers and Children, the Coalition of Parental Support and the Fathers’ Manifesto all lobbying for change in the framework of family law. In the UK Fathers 4 Change creates a lot of news with its’ Fancy dress stunts by alienated male parents. This event of self-immolation by a father who believes he is victimized by the legal system is a first in the United States and has focused attention on this issue. For Wikipedia to ignore it does suggest to some that a feminist agenda has been established by effectively banning any entry on this man and his sad demise, and this is something that should be addressed. There is no downside to making a comprehensive entry on Thomas James Ball, but I would suggest that there maybe one if Wikipedia continues to refuse an entry. Wikipedia should be in the forefront of records and commentary on modern history, informing readers of things not just of the past, but also of the present. To wait for other Media such as National Newspapers to comment and record first is not sound policy, rather Wikipedia should set the agenda straight by reporting and recording this, disregarding any evaluation on the immediate journalistic ‘news impact’ it might have.

I submit therefore that an entry should be made which also incorporates Ball’s Last Testament. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Swsprime (talk • contribs) 16:51, 14 July 2011 (UTC)


 * Preceding comment has been copied to the discussion - frankie (talk) 18:08, 14 July 2011 (UTC)