Standpoints by humorous_seahorse Written by: humorous_seahorse Senior Would giving 16-year-olds the vote improve democracy or... 02 March 2026 0 comments Comments by humorous_seahorse Comment Post Date Comment: Voting should be based on age rather than maturity. Although maturity is very important when... Post: Is voting about age or maturity? Date: 27/2/26 Comment: Knowledge of the context of news stories means understanding the background, history, culture,... Post: Meet our Topical Talk skills Date: 27/2/26 Comment: I think alliances make the world safer because they discourage countries from attacking each... Post: Does it create new enemies? Date: 25/2/26 Comment: I would rather belong to a strong alliance but lose some independence because in today’s world,... Post: Would you rather... Date: 25/2/26 Comment: If I could meet Shashank Joshi, I would ask him how countries balance national security with... Post: Shashank Joshi - Defence editor Date: 25/2/26 Comment: If I could meet Fayudatu, I would ask her what inspired her to turn her personal experience as a... Post: Fayudatu Yakubu - Founder of Balmaisha Foundation Date: 25/2/26 Comment: I think a growth mindset helps you face difficult situations with courage and determination.... Post: Competiton #6 - THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED Date: 24/2/26 Comment: If I could meet Kevin to talk about the role of technology in basketball and football, I would... Post: Kevin Bahun-Wilson - CEO of Afroballers Date: 22/2/26 Comment: If I had the opportunity to meet Harry at the Festival Live launch, I would ask him how sports,... Post: Harry Turner - Performance Improvement Analyst Date: 22/2/26 Comment: I had the opportunity to meet Elise at the Festival Live launch, I would ask her how sports,... Post: Elise McNamara - Insight, Strategy & Innovation expert Date: 22/2/26 Comment: If I were the leader of a country, I would rather stay fully independent but have fewer security... Post: Would you rather... Date: 22/2/26 Comment: I think the decision During the 1980s famine in Ethiopia, Western countries sent large amounts... Post: Competition #4 - THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED Date: 16/2/26 Comment: Aid has not completely failed, but it has not fully succeeded either. It has helped save lives... Post: Has aid failed? Date: 11/2/26 Comment: Yes the aid are meant to support the country in time where there are needed the most that is why... Post: Has aid failed? Date: 11/2/26
