CYP Now - Hit or Diss? (1)

Gordon Brown? HIT. The majority of people would struggle to do what he does, especially given the way the press and public slate him. Anyone in his role has done well to even get there and he should be encouraged. His job is no doubt hard enough without being attacked from every possible corner.

Press coverage of swine flu? The press has done everything it should have. If it had left people uninformed, there would have been uproar. Better to be over-prepared than under-prepared. HIT.

Susan Boyle? HIT. I love this woman. When I first saw her on Britain's Got Talent, I thought she was the sweetest and most down-to-earth lady ever, although she was a bit creepy. But that made her voice even more impressive. So what if she had a makeover as soon as she got through? Good on her.

Gurkhas staying in the UK? Anyone who has helped protect this country should have the right to live here. If I was one, I'd be heartbroken at being denied entry to the UK. They deserve to live alongside us. I say the Gurkhas are a HIT and we should let them stay.

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