We would like you to assess the QUALITY of each of the following argument (discussing Gay Marriage) and determine if the argument is Valid or Invalid. A valid argument is clearly interpretable and either expresses an argument, or a premise or a conclusion that can be used in an argument for the topic of gay marriage. An invalid argument is a phrase that cannot be interpreted as an argument or not on the topic of gay marriage.

[EX Q]: Like I said before, it doesn't matter if the law explicitly states either "homosexuals cannot marry" or "homosexual marriages are not permitted", the end result is the same: discrimination.
[EX A]: Valid

[EX Q]: It's merely sophistry: placating the masses of undereducated people who really don't have the expertise needed to run government policy through clever political rhetoric and oration.
[EX A]: Invalid

[EX Q]: Even if you have documents, they are lost in the flood somewhere.....but the married couples just say the majic words....I am looking for my wife or husband.
[EX A]:
Valid