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By MARTIN WALLACE
HUNDREDS of readers yesterday praised The Sun for revealing the truth about Camp X-Ray.
Our front page story told how al-Qa’ida prisoners at the US camp in Cuba are NOT being mistreated in any way — a fact backed up by British diplomats.
As they praised our level-headed reporting, readers blasted the pathetic bleatings of whinging left wing newspapers.
We got it right when we reported that no gags, no shackles and no blindfolds are being used in the camp.
The Sun’s story was even featured on the influential Drudge Report website — sparking a flood of emails from America.
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Here’s what our readers have to say about Camp X-Ray.
“Well done The Sun for showing how the al-Qa’ida prisoners are really being treated.”
Debbie Ivall, Reading, Berks.
“The Sun has printed the real story about the treatment of al-Qa’ida prisoners at Camp X-Ray.
“Far from the harsh regime suggested by human rights groups it sounds like five star treatment to me. “I can’t wait to hear Home Secretary Jack Straw’s excuse for criticising the prisoners’ treatment.”
Louise Carpenter, Green Fawdon, Tyne and Wear.
“Why is Jack Straw questioning America’s treatment of the captured Taliban and al-Qa’ida suspects?
“By taking this action Mr Straw is weakening the strong bond forged by Mr Blair.
“America is a strong believer in human rights.
“Well done The Sun for pointing out that America is being cautious and vigilant, but definitely not cruel and inhumane.”
Dave Sloan, Plymouth, Devon.
“Thank goodness The Sun has seen sense and printed the truth.
“Why is anyone whinging about the treatment of the prisoners in Camp X-Ray, when it is clear they are being kept in humane conditions.
“If it were up to me I would have shot every single one of them as they are brutal callous killers, who deserve nothing better.
“These do-gooders and human rights groups should keep their noses out, as they are so far from reality.”
David Smith, Jarrow, Tyne & Wear.
“I’m glad The Sun has told the story as it is. “I am confused by the furore over the al-Qa’ida members being imprisoned.
“It has been proved that they are not being mistreated so it’s time the bleeding hearts shut up.”
Alan Grant, Ticehurst, East Sussex.
“I’m aghast at the reaction to the US treatment of al-Qa’ida prisoners in Cuba — have people forgotten about September 11?
“The Sun has shown that they are not being mistreated, but if they were I would have no sympathy for them.
“I wonder how those who are protesting their rights can manage to sleep at night — they need their heads tested.”
Gavin Bevis, Derby.
“I cannot understand all the fuss concerning the treatment of al-Qa’ida prisoners.
Considering the atrocities they have committed I would be quite happy to see them with chains around their necks.”
Jenny Jackson, Cornwall.
Meanwhile, across the Atlantic, American readers have raced to back The Sun for presenting the facts.
“Thank you for reporting the truth rather than misleading your readers with sensational and totally inaccurate stories about Camp X-Ray.
“I greatly admire your Prime Minister for his courage and leadership.
“We, in America, are quite aware that the attacks of September 11 not only affected America, but many other nations.
“British subjects were killed by these cowards.
“Let us hope that those voices in Great Britain who would give aid and comfort to this enemy will soon grow silent or at least be ignored.”
Burst Horstmann, New Orleans.
“My warmest thanks and congratulations for your story on the real conditions at Camp X-Ray.
“An army of pundits, quacks, and terrorist appeasers seized on a single photograph.
“The Sun has bluntly exposed them for the charlatans they are.” Jimmy Reynolds, Texas.
“I would just like to thank you guys for exposing those lousy jerks in the left wing media for their lies over how those prisoners are being treated.”
Angela Rollisson, California.
“I loved your story exposing the lies about the American treatment of al-Qa’ida prisoners in Cuba and I can only hope that everyone in Britain reads it.
“Americans love knowing that you, our British ‘cousins’ are with us.”
Jennie Taliaferro, Dallas, Texas.
“I want to thank you for your favourable coverage of Americans regarding the prisoners in Cuba.
“It was good to see. It’s too bad a few idiots have turned many Americans against our one time ‘best friend’.
“Again, at least the Sun is with us.”
Jeff Ammend, Florida.
“At least someone on your side of the Atlantic speaks the truth about the treatment of the terrorists in Cuba.”
Timothy Bergreen, San Diego.
“As an American I want to thank you for your article defending us against the absurd charges that we are treating the al-Qu’ida in an inhumane way.
“I am appalled at the willingness of our allies as well as some of our own people to believe we are doing such, although God knows they have done nothing to earn such kind treatment at our hands.
“You rightly point out the kind of justice they would mete out to us. Thank you again.”
Jim Parker, New Jersey.
“Apart from The Sun I think there should be a public apology by the newspapers and politicians in the UK whose recent outcry over the conditions of prisoners held at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba, had no basis in fact.
“In much of the media’s continual craving for melodrama, they did not bother to confirm any of the facts, which in this case could have been done by a simple phone call.
“This can also be said of the politicians.”
Neil Price, Washington DC.