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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 the only one who somehow thinks that fighting for gay marriage is the only means to qualify as fighting for civil rights?
 Sent2: Moral belief may have been used to justify opposition on civil rights and women's rights, but I don't think gay lobbyists realize how much moral belief IS the basis for opposing gay marriage.
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Not similar


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Sent1: While the presence of gay marriage being legal may "influence" children in some menial way, it does NOT "damage the right of people to believe what they wish".
 Sent2: Having the government recognize gay marriage over the will of the people influences people's children into thinking gay marriage is acceptable.
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Similar


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Sent1: For example, if a state Congress passes a bill that grants additional benefits to marriages and civil unions, a governor could simply line-item veto the benefit to civil unions, which then means that the benefits would apply only to marriage.
 Sent2: Due to the fact that legal marriages between heterosexual couples are granted federal recognition, benefits and interstate transportability which would be denied to Civil Unions if left up to individual states.
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Not similar


