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]: Lambda Legal, which represented Valentine argued that since same-sex couples are not legally permitted to marry in New York State the court should accept the domestic partner registry as equivalent to marriage.
[A]: Valid


[Q]: I don't particularly care for the idea of "civil unions" because it forms a "separate, but equal" marriage system, that will only lead to continued discrimination.
[A]: Valid


[Q]: One acceptable option would to be to completely sever the link between church and state in this regard and stop giving financial benefits to married couples; then gays would only be denied something of religious significance.
[A]:
Valid