DOWNTOWN - Tom Ullum's Pleasure Inn bar has seen increased business ever since he posted his controversial sign. Now others are hoping to follow suit.

"For service, speak English" signs blanketed downtown storefronts this week, in an apparent effort to draw people in.

Ohio Civil Rights Commission director G. "Call me Michael" Payton immediately began phone-calling. After threatening the 12th business with fines and litigation, his head exploded.

Tom Ridge, of Fairfield, happened to be standing on the sidewalk downtown. "I don't get what the big deal is. Private businesses can put up whatever they want, can't they? I'm more inclined to patronize them now. After all, I speak English. This just may be what turns downtown around."