“The chains of the Constitution” should bind the mischief of government.
—Thomas Jefferson
Objectively true, yes, and the belief held by conservatives.
But those in the IRS are all about the advancement of power.
Those who seek government employ are inherently of this mindset.
There’s nothing “hypocritical” about their behavior. Now, they may LIE about their agenda, but they adhere to it none the less. Their behavior is entirely consistent with their belief system.