Tax-Free Freakazoids in the Talibangelical Republic of Kentuckistan

Too bad this guy doesn't live in Kentucky; the "religious freedom" law passed by the General Assembly this spring would have let him win this case.

From maddowblog:

A software entrepreneur in Oregon offered an unconventional defense for tax evasion this week, saying he can't pay income taxes without breaking his "blood covenant" with God. For some reason, the federal judge found this unpersuasive and sentenced the accused to eight years in prison (thanks to reader R.P. for the tip).