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.

Q: Consistent with the above, I think a legislator could make a rational decision to continue to exclude same-sex couple from marriage (which would be the question before the legislature, i.e., "should we change the status quo?")

A: Valid
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Q: 2) NARTH's article DID NOT show any "higher homosexual activity" because of legalized gay marriage.

A: Valid
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Q: Homosexual sex is much riskier than heterosexual sex.The fact is that gays DON'T practice safe sex as a group and therefore, have a shortened lifespan as a group.

A:
Valid
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