The result was no consensus. I'm closing this early, as it is becoming fast apparent that we won't obtain a consensus to delete at this time. I recommend to re-evaluate the situation in a few weeks when this situation is entirely resolved and no longer headline news. This does not preclude discussion about a possible consensus-based merger to the appropriate article about the event. Sandstein 10:31, 13 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]
As much as I hate to do this, Captain Richard Philips fails WP:ONEEVENT, he only has an article here now becuase of the media attention surrounding the attempted capture of the freighter and his surrender to the Somalian pirates in exchange for his crew's safety. Therefore, I believe the article should of either be deleted or redirect and protected until this whole fiasco sorts itself out. TomStar81 (Talk) 00:04, 11 April 2009 (UTC) Keep! I'm a Brit.Wikipedida is one of my first port of calls when i try to look at a background to a news item. its useful. John Ellero[reply]
Keep He will become an important symbol in the new age of combating piracy which started with his escape. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Lucideyes111 (talk • contribs) 19:27, 12 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]
I added a quote to the article from U.S. President Barack Obama saying that Phillips' courage was "a model for all Americans." That sure is noteworthy! Grundle2600 (talk) 19:46, 12 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]