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: 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?
[A]: Similar


[Q]: Sent1: It doesn't mean we shouldn't or won't give benefits to same-sex couples or to different-sex couples, or to other types of couples.
 Sent2: It would require that the government not provide any benefits to any married couples (same sex or not)and their families.
[A]: Similar


[Q]: Sent1: However, the issue of rights is not the same as it was with race because homosexuals are not barred from marriage with anyone heterosexuals could not also marry.
 Sent2: When a homosexual can be fired from his/her job because they are gay, discriminated against in housing because they are gay, and do not have the same rights marriage affords because they are gay, its a civil rights issue.
[A]:
Not similar