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I have come across this attitude a lot recently, particularly amongst Americans of the libertarian persuasion ... the belief that the world must fit into one of, usually two, boxes and the only choice you're allowed is which box it is. (sorry in that it's not my intention to typecast you = I've just noticed a correlation which may or may not fit your particular case).

Anyway, I don't believe it's a binary choice at all (change the tax code or shut up). I think the situation allows much more variation.

People, including politicians have the right to discuss things publicly in a democracy.

Making public statements and using their pulpit is a valid tactic politicians can use. Likewise, the press and private citizens. Google may not like it, but public debate and sometimes condemnation is a valid feature of all open societies. It may also be a necessary prior step to actually changing the law.