GREENSBORO N.C. (WGHP) -
The unveiling of a billboard in Greensboro could open up the debate over gay marriage.
The billboard will be above Battleground Avenue near Cone Blvd., according to the Triad Equality Alliance, the group responsible for the board.
The billboard takes a subtle approach, not mentioning the word "marriage." The image on the billboard displays four couples and indicates how long they have been together. At the bottom of the billboard it says: "Haven't we waited long enough?"
The billboard is pictured below:
One of the couples on the billboard, Pearl Berlin and Ellen Gerber, say they are more than happy to be featured.
"Neither of us have any feeling about hiding who we are or what we are. So, I think its just fine," said Pearl Berlin.
The couple says the only thing that is missing in their relationship is the wedding.
"I would really like to stand before our community and family and get married," said Ellen Gerber. Those involved with the group say gay and lesbian couples are denied many benefits that are only available to straight couples.
Kevin Coltrane is against the billboard and the message it conveys.
"That's like advertising stuff people don't agree with. That's something that maybe some people keep privately in their home, some people don't, putting it out in the open like that... I don't agree with that, said Coltrane.
Jennifer Stiles supports the billboard and says it's time for equality in Greensboro.
"I'm not a racist person, I don't believe in it. I don't believe in judging people by their lifestyle and I think the message needs to get out there," said Stiles.
According to the Triad Equality Alliance, the purpose of the billboard is to open minds and eliminate prejudice. The billboard is part of a five-year campaign. The first billboard went up along I-40 in 2004 and this billboard will remain up for two months.
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The billboard will be above Battleground Avenue near Cone Blvd., according to the Triad Equality Alliance, the group responsible for the board.
The billboard takes a subtle approach, not mentioning the word "marriage." The image on the billboard displays four couples and indicates how long they have been together. At the bottom of the billboard it says: "Haven't we waited long enough?"
The billboard is pictured below:
One of the couples on the billboard, Pearl Berlin and Ellen Gerber, say they are more than happy to be featured.
"Neither of us have any feeling about hiding who we are or what we are. So, I think its just fine," said Pearl Berlin.
The couple says the only thing that is missing in their relationship is the wedding.
"I would really like to stand before our community and family and get married," said Ellen Gerber. Those involved with the group say gay and lesbian couples are denied many benefits that are only available to straight couples.
Kevin Coltrane is against the billboard and the message it conveys.
"That's like advertising stuff people don't agree with. That's something that maybe some people keep privately in their home, some people don't, putting it out in the open like that... I don't agree with that, said Coltrane.
Jennifer Stiles supports the billboard and says it's time for equality in Greensboro.
"I'm not a racist person, I don't believe in it. I don't believe in judging people by their lifestyle and I think the message needs to get out there," said Stiles.
According to the Triad Equality Alliance, the purpose of the billboard is to open minds and eliminate prejudice. The billboard is part of a five-year campaign. The first billboard went up along I-40 in 2004 and this billboard will remain up for two months.
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