>>>I'm aware that many laws will need to change. I also agree it's nearly impossible in today's political climate.
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>Perfect is the enemy of possible. Attributed to Niebuhr, but actually a condensed version of a nun's prayer: "God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference."

Do you remember what Tony Soprano said to Bobby Baccalieri in the opening episode of Season 2, when Bobby used the "to the victor belongs the spoils" quote ? :)

When the IRS is passing on confidential information from Group A (with views that differ from the administration) to Group B (with views that parallel the administration) and Group B uses it to smear Group A, that is where a line absolutely must be drawn. Here's some "wisdom" - there are federal laws prohibiting this kind of behavior. :)

I have no doubt this kind of thing has happened before - what is different is that the behavior very strongly resembles one of systematic.