We could never use the Israeli security system here—it would require well trained highly intelligent TSA agents—no exceptions allowed.
Our liberties are infringed because TSA hires too many idiots—in DC and in the field.
A keen point.
Government is in the business of reducing all issues to the lowest common denominator. This is based on the belief that the simplest and most universal tactic is the most easily duplicated.
If we are going to have 50,000 TSA agents requirements for hiring must be limited to anyone with the ability to draw breath, period.
Training must be to do whatever reinforces the ability of the agent to function - voyeurism, assault, et al. This appeal to the basest instinct of employees gets them to work each day.
Imagine waking up knowing that today you will be able to - oh, never mind.