DISQUS

Entirely agree - more paragraphs on how great the paper is than on how sorry they were.

No mention of the journalist who wrote it - no quotes from the editor who allowed it and decided to put it on the front page.

The apology might just about be enough to slow the campaign against the Express but not enough to win readers back. In truth the apology was absolutely gutless and quite obviously done without any real acceptance of their mistakes.

The fact that they removed the comment facility from the online apology speaks volumes.

Agreed - I thought it his presentation and his work was absolutely spell binding.

I hope it's not a hoax - it's just too funny.

It's crapness would be enough - but what is angering people is that this talentless prat is the son of a Guardian writer. For a paper that crusades against Political nepotism it's pretty stupid.

"...good to respond when people support your efforts".

Of course, but this isn't a thank-you letter - it's at best a major incentive and at worst a bribe.

Let's face it, I could easily be tempted to vote for Petra even though I have never been there in my life. On the other hand I have been to Ankor Wat which is incredible but they aren't offering a free trip.

Sorry, but doesn't appear to be in the right spirit.

As with the message on the other blog - it hardly seems fair to offer such an incentive on a vote like this.

Hmmm - North America seems fairly peaky while, where I am, in Central America is entirely fit and well.

Hmm this doesn't actually work does it? Developing countries where illness is higher have no access to computers while developed countries can sit on line and complain about minor sniffles.

Ha...I'm a coffee break Spanisher too. Just been writing about it. I am moving to Nicaragua in just over a month - I'm running out of time