Quote Originally Posted by Husar View Post
Well, the IRS collects taxes and the whole tea party thing is kinda against taxes in some ways, it only seems logical that they would have a closer look at them, no?
Does the IRS have an obligation to be neutral or what would be a good reason for them to have a closer look at an organization requesting tax exempt status? If I called my organization "tax evasion organization" and wanted tax exempt status, would that be a reason for a closer look or would that be political bias simply because my political view is that I should be allowed to evade paying taxes?
We are not to be targeted or punished for lawful speech. If the name of a group is "tax evaders unite" then by all means. They would be advocating for unlawful action. Publicly advocating for lower taxes should not be a reason for the government to politically attack you.