Another episode of "Good Idea, Bad Idea"

Alright.... Here's the good idea: Let's think before we post signs. Here's the bad idea: Let's put a sign on the water fountain that says "Whites Only." James Curtis received three years probation, 50 hours community service, mandatory cultural diversity training, random drug AND alcohol testing, and a 200 dollar fine for putting the sign on the water fountain. Public Works Employee Gets Probation For 'Whites Only' Sign » Propeller

Sheet of paper... 2 cents
Ball Point Pen... $1.29
Scotch Tape... $1.99
Explaining what you did to get the book thrown at you for your sign in a government building... priceless.

Mr. Curtis was lucky they didn't really throw the book at him. When he was initially arrested the charges were of a much more serious nature. Only after speaking to the co-workers of Mr. Curtis some of who were African American, did they lessen the charges. Apparently Mr. Curtis is not really a racist, just stupid.
So, I am guessing that he looked at the officer and said "No really officer I am not a racist, some of my best friends are black! No really, they are!"