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We would like you to classify each of the following sets of argument pairs (discussing Gay Marriage)  into either SIMILAR or NOT SIMILAR. A pair of arguments is considered SIMILAR if the arguments are about the same FACET (making the same argument), and is considered NOT SIMILAR if they do not have the same FACET. A FACET is a low level issue that often reoccurs in many arguments in support of the author's stance or in attacking the other author's position.
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Sent1: And if people have a "religious belief" whereby they don't think blacks should vote, or that interracial marriage should occur, should governmental officials who have those "religious beliefs" just be allowed to ignore their duty?
 Sent2: Any one who has voted yes to place these amendments into state constitutions because they have a religious belief that excludes gay people from marriage has also imposed those religious beliefs upon gay people.
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Not similar


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Sent1: True, the courts have ruled that denying gay people the right to marry is a violation of their human rights.
 Sent2: Gay rights advocates argued the state was violating their civil rights by limiting marriage to opposite-sex couples.
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Similar


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Sent1: And I never said someone should not be allowed to Mary do to their gender both men and women should be allowed to marry (each other) so it's not sexism at all really.
 Sent2: The only thing we are saying is that men who are attracted to other adult men should be allowed to get married, just as men who are attracted to other adult women should be allowed to get married.
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Similar


