Standpoints by mindful_road Written by: mindful_road Senior Would giving 16-year-olds the vote improve democracy or... 01 March 2026 0 comments Comments by mindful_road Comment Post Date Comment: Topical Talk should be compulsory for schools because young people are rarely allowed to voice... Post: Competition #7 Date: 05/3/26 Comment: I think we should talk more about justice. We all know the arc of the moral universe is long,... Post: What should we cover next? Date: 01/3/26 Comment: I think that the most urgent issue the younger generation’s facing isn’t climate change, wars,... Post: What matters most to young people? Date: 26/2/26 Comment: I live in Jakarta, Indonesia. My country has recently been talking about the growing concern of... Post: The news where you are Date: 26/2/26 Comment: One question I'd ask myself is: "Is my identity attached to my belief so strongly that... Post: Competiton #5 Date: 18/2/26 Comment: If I were leading a smaller country, I would ensure both parties are balanced by promoting... Post: Your country, your rules Date: 17/2/26 Comment: If I were the leader of a country, I would form alliances that are mutually beneficial.... Post: Your country, your rules Date: 17/2/26 Comment: I believe alliances can make their members safer—but can also create new enemies and dangers for... Post: Does it create new enemies? Date: 16/2/26 Comment: I believe that leaders should put their country first before worldwide problems. My country,... Post: My country versus the world Date: 16/2/26 Comment: I fully agree that aid creates dependency and is ineffective, especially in my country.... Post: Has aid failed? Date: 12/2/26 Comment: In my opinion, defense should definitely come first before aid. Defense prevents crises from... Post: What first? Aid or defence? Date: 09/2/26 Comment: I do think that the younger generation are more easily influenced by their surroundings because... Post: Are young voters more easily influenced? Date: 03/2/26 Comment: Just an addition for my earlier argument: Since there are tropical countries that can’t afford... Post: Is sport fair when money differs? Date: 28/1/26 Comment: I think that it’s unfair when richer countries fund their athletes with high-tech equipment and... Post: Is sport fair when money differs? Date: 28/1/26 Comment: I fully disagree that the fans experience should be prioritized over refereeing accuracy. First... Post: Fair decisions or fun to watch? Date: 27/1/26 Comment: I agree with this statement, although there are a few boundaries that should be set. First,... Post: Talent plus tech equals modern sport Date: 27/1/26