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: Especially since gays are equal in that they have the same rights to marry as straight people do.
 Sent2: Gay people should be allowed to get married if they want to this is the 21st Century there is no reason why they should not be allowed the same rights as everyone else

A: Similar
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Q: Sent1: Even though I have no issue with gays or gay marriage, JP is right - unprotected gay sex is less safe than unprotected heterosexual sex, especially in regards to HIV transmission.
 Sent2: Not so long ago gay sex was considered beyond the pale let alone gay marriage so really morals have nothing to do with the gay marriage debate.

A: Not similar
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Q: Sent1: Except blacks were barred from marriage to those that white people could marry, and white people were barred from marriage to those that black people could marry.
 Sent2: Just as elderly people should not be barred from marrying because they cannot reproduce, so gay people should not be barred from marrying because they cannot reproduce with each other.

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Not similar
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