The policy flip-flops we can accept. The moves that would make Thailand less democratic we can understand. The misguided priorities we can bear. But we’re not going to sit here and let the government make journalists cry without saying something.“You big bullies!”So there.When we turn on the TV, we want entertainment; we want talking heads who enunciate clearly and with conviction; we want happy, smiling faces and bright, white teeth. What we clearly don’t want is to see reporters bawling like babies or anchors pretending not to be embarrassed that they work for a company that many people will read as “TITtv” instead of “TITV.” (A subconscious nod to the expression “Boob Tube,” perhaps?)We’re not saying that people shouldn’t be expected to pay their bills: but since when did the government start shutting down—let alone taking over—businesses that can’t?We don’t know how long it would have taken iTV to have paid off their B100 billion debt, but couldn’t the government have offered some kind of barter agreement? You know, like trade a portion of the concession fees and fines for airtime, dinner vouchers and Thailand Elite Card memberships?The only consolation might be that the junta appears to be learning when it comes to public relations. In the early days of this administration they would have acted like the grandfathers they are and expected us to sit quietly and dutifully while they drew up their plans. Now, so we will feel like our opinions really do matter, the public is being asked to give suggestions how to run TITV. You can send your comments, requests and business plans by standard post (PO Box 1111) or email (via www.1111.go.th) or call the 1111 hotline.Note that they haven’t told us what they’re going to do with all that advice and feedback—could it be the basis of a new reality TV show? Too bad “Academy Fantasia” is already taken.