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We would like you to assess the QUALITY of each of the following argument (discussing Gun Control) 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 gun control. An invalid argument is a phrase that cannot be interpreted as an argument or not on the topic of gun control.
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It is asserted, therefore, that the D.C. gun control laws irrationally prevent only law abiding citizens from owning handguns.
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Valid


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The second amendment is in place to ensure that americans always have at their disposal the tools neccessary to protect themselves from tyranny.
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Valid


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In 1968, after nearly a decade of high-profile political assassinations, Congress passed the most stringent firearms regulations since the 1930s, despite the vigorous protests of the gun lobby.
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Valid