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We would like you to classify each of the following sets of argument pairs (discussing Gay Marriage)  into either SIMILAR or NOT SIMILAR. A pair of arguments is considered SIMILAR if the arguments are about the same FACET (making the same argument), and is considered NOT SIMILAR if they do not have the same FACET. A FACET is a low level issue that often reoccurs in many arguments in support of the author's stance or in attacking the other author's position.
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Sent1: If a State seeks to define marriage as a union between a Man and a Woman, then so be it, provided there be an avenue for civil union.
 Sent2: Allowing straight marriage to provide for U.S. citizenship, while gays have no option (marriage or civil union).
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Not similar


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Sent1: However, a man and a woman are both "persons" under the law and are not treated differently under the law.
 Sent2: But it does not matter whether there are fundamental differences; we should not give each religion a different set of rights under the law, and we should not give men and women a different set of rights under the law.
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Similar


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Sent1: then why does the state allow couples who can't have children to get married or couples in their 70's and 80's to get married but won't let gay people get married?
 Sent2: Answer me this then why does society allow couples who can't have children to get married or couples in their 70's and 80's to get married but won't let gay people get married?
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Similar