If you read the papers or watch the news on tv it is clear that the press is against the government, and expresses this opposition at every opportunity.  It is a given.  Except for channel 14.  And most of the people I know agree with the press.  But the government is now working on laws to control the media.  

After all, the press is getting in the way of the government, encouraging opposition, keeping attention focussed on the hostages, reminding the country of the foibles and other limitations of the leaders,  and so much more.  It is always painful to watch or read the news here – and wonderful – that there is so much daring and openness.    

I’m not the kind of person who dares to speak when I think I’m not wanted – I wonder how I would behave under opposition.  I hope I would dare to say what I think – but I’m not sure.