A Texas appeals court told a West Texas lawyer that he could put a sign back up on his property facing Interstate 20. The lawyer's billboard said "Just Say NO To Searches!" and gave a phone number people could call for a recording telling them that they're not required to let police search their cars during traffic stops. The police in nearby Abilene complained, and eventually the Texas Department of Highways prosecuted him for violation of the Highway Beautification Act, which places restrictions on roadside signs. He was found guilty and fined $1200, so in 1999 he burned the sign down to bring attention to his case. Now the circuit court of appeals says that his message was protected free speech and the sign can go back up, but Texas being Texas, the Attorney General is considering his own appeal. Seeing as how Interstate 20 is one of the longest loneliest highways in America, and seeing as how West Texas ranchers are among the most ornery cusses in the world, we hope this starts a trend that will finally create some visual relief on that endless prairie. Suggested messages include "Just Say NO To the Pope," "China Can Kiss My Royal Red Hiney," and "Bald Eagles Kill Hundreds of Calves a Year—Let's Shoot 'Em!"