The Isa IRS Hearing in the House are a Fraud, a Sham and Hoax Designed to Protect the Right-Wing Tax Exempt Political Action Committees!

The political implications of the recent IRS investigation have been grossly overblown. Lost in the partisan debate has been, so far, any real attempt to come to grips with the many political/religious groups who are in fact engaging in political activities that do clearly violate Tax laws.

 It seems absurd to conclude that because a group with profound anti-government sentiments is flagged by name, that the flagging represents IRS discrimination. 

There seems to be an expectation among conservatives in Congress and among conservatives generally  that IRS examiners should do every kind of mental gymnastics imaginable to avoid finding IRS abuse.

On the other hand if, in fact, an analysis of the specific cases shows a consistent clear pattern of abuse,  that the IRS is in fact targeting political opponents  because of their political beliefs, we need to be concerned.  Thus far that does not appear to be the case.  The evidence put forward does indicate that the conservative groups in question were grossly abusing their IRS non taxable status by egaging in highly charged partisan activities.  That should be stopped.  The Isa Hearing in the House should not be allowed to divert attention from the real violations that have in fact ocurred.  

Nonprofit Applicants Chafing at I.R.S. Tested Political Limits

www.nytimes.com

An examination of nonprofit applicants reveals activities that tax experts and former I.R.S. officials said would provide a basis for closer review.