There has to be so many other ways of approaching airline security than demeaning ourselves by giving up a lot of our dignities and our liberty to do this.

Politics organizes our lives. We can't disregard it. Politics has lot of muck, lot of dirt. But that doesn't mean you have to be away from it. It's ubiquitous.

In Israel's short history, army commanders and the heads of the intelligence agencies have often advocated the use of force and in many cases showed contempt for the law and human rights. Political leaders have typically been more measured.

Anyone with a cursory knowledge of American history knows that unchecked spying undermines democracy and public trust.

Thanks to advancements in gender equality, you now have salty women like me who not only follow politics but also share their opinions on the daily.