The idea, conceived by a county attorney, was to have individuals wear a sign that stated, “I do not pay child support,” if there had been a failure to pay child support. The idea was presented to individuals who were currently in jail for their crime, and they were given the opportunity to fulfill their sentence and get their time suspended by wearing the sign, as well as paying the money they owed.
The man who came up with the idea stated he did not want to embarrass or humiliate those who would wear the sign. Three inmates agreed with the plan, and stood outside of the county jail with the signs around their necks for several hours a day.