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: The usual reason given for banning first-cousin marriage is because there is a risk of offspring of first cousins having biological problems.

A: Valid
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Q: I am for gay marriage, but can't see a way for it to happen until safeguards are put in place protecting traditional families and any religions that feel that gender is an eternal and spiritual thing.

A: Valid
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Q: Tie this in with cultural values that truly encourage familial and social ties and don't demand so many sacrifices in the name of $$$$ and you get more successful kids, and, to stay on topic, much, much lower incarceration rates.

A:
Invalid
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