I was twenty-one years of age the first time I saw a man standing on the side of the street holding a sign to advertise a local business. California the place and the year 1998. I thought it strange to stand on the side of the road, next to cars speeding by. Not only strange, but scary. Only 2-3 years ago did street side advertising take a front seat on my side of town. When I was younger I heard my Home Economics Teacher say "Utah is behind the times about ten years", so that would make sense. At times I drove by and saw their brightly colored signs telling me to do my taxes... reminding me that they have an "Open Bay" at the local car shop, and even "$5.00 Pizza!". Other times I drove by and noticed a person, not necessarily the sign, many of them standing still... stiff as a board, earphones on and/or a cell phone in one of their hands (one handed texting). Approximately six months ago late summer or early fall, while driving home from work...