Talk:Dennis Hood

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[edit] Creationism

I don't think Hood has failed to be open about Creationism. Apparently he spoke about Intelligent Design (not the same thing admittedly; I've no idea if Goers' article made the distinction) in his maiden parliamentary speech, though I haven't been able to find it in Hansard online. In any case, his maiden speech would be a useful link if anyone can find it. Rocksong 04:30, 8 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Nomination for deletion

I am unsure whether to nominate this article for deletion or not. I believe that it fails in the notability requirement (WP:BIO). In particular "Just being an elected local official does not guarantee notability." I would suggest that the article needs to have a heavy revision to be acceptable. The only semi-notable thing I could see, and the reason I didn't just nominate it for deletion, was that the subject is currently the leader of the South Australia Family First party. Although with two members, I personally don't see this as notable. I am marking this page in my watchlist, and if nobody says anything then I'll nominate it for deletion in a couple of weeks.Klytos 16:43, 23 June 2007 (UTC)}}

Members of state , provincial, and nation legislatures are always considered notable at wikipedia. They are hardly "local officials". I am not sure I myself necessarily agree personally with this with respect to state or provincial members, but the consensus on this is very clear. They are occasionally nominated at AfD, and the nominations are quickly closed with a keep. Before going further along this line, please check the results of previous AfDs to determine if it will be worth your while. If you want a policy change, try the Village Pump. DGG 22:23, 23 June 2007 (UTC)

WP:BIO says notable politicians include, "members and former members of a national, state or provincial legislatures". Hood clearly qualifies. Peter Ballard 03:52, 24 June 2007 (UTC)

Dennis Hood is a current member of the South Australian Legislative Council, and was elected at the South Australian general election, 2006. Dennis Hood, as per the other current members of the Legislative Council, our states upper house, shall not be removed. Timeshift 03:59, 24 June 2007 (UTC)

Given the prescription at WP:BIO, any nomination for deletion would probably be met by a snowball keep. Orderinchaos 04:15, 24 June 2007 (UTC)

Hood is one of eleven members elected by almost one million voters. How on earth is he not notable? Perhaps Klytos, like so many Americans, should take a moment to familiarise himself with political terminology in the Commonwealth ("Legislative Council"). What sheer ignorance. Michael ^talk 04:16, 24 June 2007 (UTC)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Contributions/Klytos - This guy has been nominating currently serving members of the Australian Senate. I think we can safely ignore this user. Timeshift 04:41, 24 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Er?

"His subsequent voting record has been consistent with his party's line; he attracted media attention for his stances against marijuana and illicit drugs, prostitution for the disabled and recognition of de facto couples."

What is that supposed to mean? Rebecca 13:44, 7 September 2007 (UTC)

IIRC, some group was helping disabled people to use the services of prostitutes. (Or at least considering doing so). Peter Ballard 12:53, 8 September 2007 (UTC)

Any objections to removing that? In the scheme of things, it isn't very notable, and it sounds very strange without further explanation. Rebecca 13:00, 8 September 2007 (UTC)