TASK DEFINITION: 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.
PROBLEM: Sent1: I think you're getting off course here and playing semantic games--the point I was making was that people haven't said THEIR marriages will be affected by gay marriage, at least from what I've seen.
 Sent2: As far as I know, homosexual people are not barred from marriage.

SOLUTION: Not similar

PROBLEM: Sent1: The question is whether or not gay marriage is a civil right.
 Sent2: Those who support gay marriage have determined that it is a civil right.

SOLUTION: Similar

PROBLEM: Sent1: If gay marriage is or is not legalized, it has no affect on laws against polygamy.
 Sent2: if homosexual couples pass the existing legal definition of marriage, why not ?

SOLUTION:
Not similar