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]: However, a man and a woman are both "persons" under the law and are not treated differently under the law.
[EX A]: Valid

[EX Q]: This is very much the same reason that people who speak out against gay sexual behavior do so even in the face of accusations that it may contribute to a culture of violence.
[EX A]: Valid

[EX Q]: Here in the Midwest, large numbers of diehard black Democrats voted for Kerry and against gay marriage.
[EX A]:
Valid