TASK DEFINITION: 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.
PROBLEM: What I do about slavery, and the colored race, I do because I believe it helps to save the Union; and what I forbear, I forbear because I do not believe it would help to save the Union.

SOLUTION: Invalid

PROBLEM: I never said they weren't discriminated against in history, that is certain and the way gays have been treated is sick.

SOLUTION: Valid

PROBLEM: It has nothing to do with emotion; I'd have the same position no matter WHAT group came along trying to redefine the standards of marriage.

SOLUTION:
Valid