So the folks in this picture...gonna start paying taxes now, right? Or is it not about religion?

[Heddi]

Like, this seems to me to be a clear mix of religion in politics. If not, there wouldn't be these orgasmic smiles on all their faces.

So taxes'll be forthcoming ASAP, right?

[PoliticAverse]

1. Tax-exempt religions are allowed to advocate for legislation to a limited amount

See: http://www.irs.gov/Charities-&-Non-Profits/Lobbying

Lobbying

In general, no organization may qualify for section 501(c)(3) status if a substantial part of its activities is attempting to influence legislation (commonly known as lobbying). A 501(c)(3) organization may engage in some lobbying, but too much lobbying activity risks loss of tax-exempt status.

[EvolveOrConvolve]

3. And that's the loophole the fuckers use to enact religious-themed legislation

Hell, the entire rabid Christian right is a master at manipulating the system to get their pet beliefs codified as law.

[Lordquinton]

10. Some, but not too much?

WTF does that even mean?

[Warren Stupidity]

12. I think it means "lobby the fuck out of anything".

[frogmarch]

2. Of course.

Have faith.

[Curmudgeoness]

4. You would think that they would be happy to pay taxes

to support their communities and "their" government.

But I am not holding my breath.

[Cartoonist]

5. Is there an atheist in that photo?

Not invited?

[bvf]

6. Probably, but

her or she would be out of a job if anyone knew about it.

[Cartoonist]

7. I made some enhancements

I'll add more, but this is what I got so far.

[Warren Stupidity]

11. That's fucking great.

[Arugula Latte]

8. This picture makes me want to puke...

...a bunch of simpletons who believe that primitive Judean mythology is "true" and use that nonsense to justify their own bigotry.

[AtheistCrusader]

9. Vicious, anti-human bigots love being bigots. You can see it on their stupid, bigoted faces.

[mr blur]

13. Who are these sad-looking freaks?

Is it some kind of Medieval Cosplay society?

And who is the twerp behind the desk?

[beam me up scottie]

16. Indiana's own religious freedumb fighters.

Crowing over their victory against lgbt people.

The twerp is Governor Pence Dense, their fearless leader and lying piece of shit: "I don't support discrimination against gays or lesbians or anyone else. I abhor discrimination"

[mr blur]

17. Ah, I see, thanks. nt

[AlbertCat]

14. Oh look!

A bunch of credulous egomaniacs who have dropped out of normal society telling us how a normal society should act.

[beam me up scottie]

15. Revolting.

At one time weren't catholics the victims of terrible religious bigotry in this country?

You've come a long way, baby.

[Cartoonist]

18. More enhancements

More to come. I'm talking Sgt. Pepper here.

Unless you think I should stop because I'm being disrespectful.

[Heddi]

19. That is most awesome.

Yes. Sgt pepper it up to the max !!!

[LiberalAndProud]

20. I'm loving it

except can the Flying Nun be Paris Hilton? Sally Field simply doesn't belong.
http://blogs.indiewire.com/bent/read-sally-fields-impassioned-open-letter-about-her-gay-son-20140328

[Lordquinton]

21. You should keep going

because you're being 'disrespectful' they have really brought it upon themselves.

[Cartoonist]

22. Final version

I had ambitions to add more, but this is a lot of unpaid work. Besides, I think it has lost its immediacy. I'll crosspost this in GD to see if it still resonates.

[Heddi]

23. You did a great job. I wish I remembered how to Photoshop

My husband taught me when he was a graphic designer a billion years ago. Alas, I now depend on geniuses like you and Mr. Blur to do my photoshopping for me

[Lordquinton]

24. Amazing