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If, in the wake of the Second Lebanon War, there is a silver lining in the political cloud enveloping us, it is that people have learned not to blindly trust the government or its politicians. There is hope that the phenomenal performance of the economy will finally make Israelis realize the crucial role it plays in their lives. Once this is internalized, they may vote next time, not for another Mr. Security father figure, but for those who will continue vital reforms that will have a dramatic effects on public and private life.

ICSEP President Daniel Doron is interviewed by fellow Jerusalem Post contributor Ruthie Blum. One quip: “The wages of labor are a function of supply and demand, not of the size of the mustache of a union leader.”

A government that interferes in everything is a disorganized government, and disorganization provides great opportunities for corruption. This “norm” for doing business has been copied by the powerful, well-connected concerns that habitually win huge government contracts by underbidding their competitors then get the government to change the terms in their favor, costing taxpayers billions in over-payments.