This is actually a fairly machiavellian ploy. By asking for an exemption you provide who, the IRS? the ability to grant or DENY the exemption. Lessee. I wonder what the political views of those who are DENIED an exemption will be? Any guesses?
Buehler?
Buehler?
Your political persuasion is pretty easy to determine as well, given demographics, size of family, occupation, charitalbe and political donation history.