Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/William J. Ecker
per Necrothesp. All flag officers are generally considered notable by longstanding consensus.  That consensus represents a ''particular reading'' of policy (in other words, the consensus is well aware of core policies, guidelines, and their relative weights.)  Opposition to this consensus may exist; but, opposers should , and understand that those who support the consensus view are equally thoughtful, and that denigrating their view as foolish serves no useful purpose.  Legitimate differences of opinion are not "misreadings."  No one is misreading; people simply disagree, and should do so respectfully
— User:Xoloz, 16:23, 9 May 2014 (UTC)
Stance: keep
Cited policy: WP:AGF (Wikipedia:Assume good faith)