Wed 19 Sep 2007
The Jerusalem Post
A healthy dose of skepticism
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.