I feel that Google is not hearing us about how horrible the new Gmail interface is. At the very least, if they so want to offer an updated interface fine, and if they are going to offer themes fine.
However, offer a TRUE, classic Gmail theme.
FYI, this is not government powers being abused, this is the government working for the people doing the will of the people.
I'm only hypothesizing that Google will be more willing to listen to a Governmental "reason" then the various Gmail survey critiques.