Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Van Thanh Rudd
I'm always a bit hesistant about . First, it's an essay. But more importantly, it can be over-cited. Sure, many people wouldn't be notable but for a particular relationship. But arising out of the relationship, the person might have done things or received coverage that makes them notable in their own right. V Rudd is one of those cases. He's not a mere non-notable relative who has done nothing to warrant attention - he has actively sought and received it, through spades of coverage in reliable sources. All around the world. I think he well and truly passes  as a political activist ( being limited to professional politicians
— User:Mkativerata, 01:20, 23 September 2010 (UTC)
Stance: keep
Cited policy: WP:NOTINHERITED||WP:BIO||WP:POLITICIAN (Wikipedia:Arguments to avoid in deletion discussions)