TASK DEFINITION: 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.
PROBLEM: Sent1: If civil unions do not provide the same benefits and protections as marriage, then civil unions are clearly not equal to marriage, and again, gay people are being treated as less-than-equal citizens.
 Sent2: Gay people aren't going to accept "separate but equal" civil unions, and heterosexual people aren't going to want to allow gay people to have civil marriages.

SOLUTION: Not similar

PROBLEM: Sent1: If gay couples are allowed to marry then any combination of marriage should be allowed as long as it involves consenting adults.
 Sent2: Our choices are not limited to either not allow gay marriage, or else allow any type of "arrangement".

SOLUTION: Similar

PROBLEM: Sent1: If gay couples are allowed to marry then any combination of marriage should be allowed as long as it involves consenting adults.
 Sent2: Our choices are not limited to either not allow gay marriage, or else allow any type of "arrangement".

SOLUTION:
Similar

