Standpoints by students of West Point Grey Academy A | Canada This class has not published any Standpoints yet. Comments by students of West Point Grey Academy A | Canada Student Comment Post Date Student: succinct_apricot Comment: I blantantly disagree with this claim that aid just creates dependency. One main reason is that... Post: Has aid failed? Date: 16/2/26 Student: succinct_apricot Comment: One major issue with rushing USAID reform is that it doesn't consider the knowledge that is in... Post: Was USAID closed too quickly? Date: 16/2/26 Student: innovative_power Comment: I think the paid closure of USAID was the right decision as the it no longer served the same... Post: Was USAID closed too quickly? Date: 16/2/26 Student: innovative_power Comment: Aid is very important to many vulnerable communities however the corrupted use of aid in my... Post: Who should decide where aid goes? Date: 16/2/26 Student: warmhearted_melon Comment: Hi Straightforward_lake, since international aid is crucial in times of crisis and has saved... Post: Has aid failed? Date: 16/2/26 Student: blissful_tennis Comment: I think local communities should have to most say as they are directly affected by aid. To... Post: Who should decide where aid goes? Date: 16/2/26 Student: succinct_apricot Comment: I hear you Ineffable Tornado, I’m in agreement. You are right to state that the USAID did not... Post: Was USAID closed too quickly? Date: 15/2/26 Student: succinct_apricot Comment: I strongly disagree with this lousy statement because this feels way too extreme. Simply stating... Post: Has aid failed? Date: 15/2/26 Student: productive_desert Comment: 999 is the emergency number in the UK, Ireland and several other countries, I think Post: Has aid failed? Date: 15/2/26 Student: succinct_apricot Comment: I just want to add something to what I said before and really emphasize it. Even if people think... Post: Was USAID closed too quickly? Date: 15/2/26 Student: succinct_apricot Comment: I strongly believe local communities should have the most say in how aid is spent because its... Post: Who should decide where aid goes? Date: 15/2/26 Student: succinct_apricot Comment: That’s a fair question Daniella, and you’re right to ask for proof. These are the real examples... Post: Has aid failed? Date: 14/2/26 Student: succinct_apricot Comment: Personally, I disagree with the statement; but I do think people expect it to do things it was... Post: Has aid failed? Date: 13/2/26 Student: succinct_apricot Comment: I still believe local communities should have the right to say how aid is spent because they... Post: Who should decide where aid goes? Date: 13/2/26 Student: succinct_apricot Comment: Thanks for the question Emily. IF reform was actually the goal, why would speed be the... Post: Was USAID closed too quickly? Date: 13/2/26 Student: productive_desert Comment: I respectfully disagree. Once a country gets aid from another country, it might become reliant... Post: Has aid failed? Date: 12/2/26 Student: outgoing_king Comment: I strongly believe that the closure of USAID was too hasty. Firstly, many developing countries... Post: Was USAID closed too quickly? Date: 12/2/26 Student: zestful_plum Comment: I think that the decision to rebuild buildings and towns after war or natural disasters can have... Post: Competition #4 - THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED Date: 12/2/26 Student: blissful_tennis Comment: I strongly believe that the USAID closure was way too hasty. When you stop an aid organization... Post: Was USAID closed too quickly? Date: 12/2/26 Student: outgoing_king Comment: I think that local communities should have the most say when it comes to decisions about aid.... Post: Who should decide where aid goes? Date: 12/2/26 View more >