We have protections on free speech in the constitution and we have IRS laws defining what is permissible under the different organizational categories 501 C3, 501 C4, etc.
Because more people and groups are banding together to speak out about problems within our country, the administration, through the long arm of the IRS, and with no legal standing to do so, began thwarting applicants by slowing their requests to a snail's pace or even putting them on hold.
As this issue came to light and a few groups with the resources to wage a fight began pushing back, the President first denied the allegations and then denied knowledge of them and finally ordered an investigation.
But, that isn't the end of the story. Unable to pursue an agenda of stifling dissent because of protection in the law, the President is now asking the IRS to change the rules, but to exempt the United States Chamber of Commerce and Labor Unions. What is good for the goose is good for the gander. Laws should be enforced equally and fairly to have any reasonable respect by the people.
Gerald Manegold
