 Until the 1990s, the judges dominated the Committee through an alliance forged with representatives of the Bar Association.This system – dubbed by some as the "friend brings a friend" cycle – has been criticized by jurists and politicians, mainly aligned with the political "right" in Israel, who argued that the selection process does not properly represent public opinion, and that since the Supreme Court inevitably discusses politically disputed matters, the process impairs the principles of democracy.Some pushed for change in the process but were opposed by the fear that a change will eventually lead to politicization of the Judicial Selection, based on political views and affiliations rather than their professional and moral skills.