[mncharity]

> The New York Times completely misses the point with this article.

It wouldn't be the first time - I should have phrased that more speculatively - tnx.

> Tax colletion becoming compromised is the result of a larger societal impact from corruption upstream.

So perhaps a feedback loop? Both an effect and a cause.

> the IRS's woes are a red flag that should be jumped on

As "that isn't us - we don't do that - it just isn't done" norms weaken, the available "jumped on" response perhaps does as well.

I wonder how good the research literature on strengthening civil society and institutions is?