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.

[Q]: Sent1: If civil unions do not provide the same benefits and protections as marriage, then civil unions are clearly not equal to marriage, and again, gay people are being treated as less-than-equal citizens.
 Sent2: The opponents of same-sex marriage refuse to allow gay people to be treated as equals.
[A]: Not similar


[Q]: Sent1: I don't know of any supporters of gay and lesbian equal rights who want to strip anyone of their right to marry or deny anyone their fundamental rights.
 Sent2: Supporters of gay and lesbian equal rights want to make sure everyone has equal, fundamental rights.
[A]: Similar


[Q]: Sent1: Gay people and those who support equal rights are trying to ensure that people will not use the laws to squash the personal liberties and equal rights of gay people.
 Sent2: And some people, who happen to dislike gay people, should not be allowed to use the state to aim discriminatory laws against gay people.
[A]:
Similar