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.

Sent1: In a free society, the government does not deny rights or benefits to its people without a good reason; it does not deny those rights and benefits unless they are harmful.
 Sent2: If two people cannot do this for some legal reason, they are being denied equal rights unless marriage is completely outlawed within that nation.
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Sent1: Just as YOU are being denied the benefits without getting married (as marriage is federally--opposite sex).
 Sent2: How does that still justify denying marriage to same-sex couples if the same "privilege" is given to opposite sex couples?
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Sent1: Candian society is very accepting of gay people and has instituted equal marriage for same-sex couples.
 Sent2: Nothing would prevent straight couples from the exact same marriage whether gay people can marry or not.

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