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: I believe that gay people have just as much of a right to be married as straight people.
 Sent2: I still think government can just but out of marriage all together.

SOLUTION: Not similar

PROBLEM: Sent1: God says a marriage is between a man and a woman.
 Sent2: God did not introduce the concept of marriage, man did.

SOLUTION: Similar

PROBLEM: Sent1: Societies define marriage, because they find it a valuable institution for many reasons, such as raising children, providing financial and legal protection for families, and other such good things.
 Sent2: The government has no say in who marries, but marriage should be used to raise a family, and children, and keep the family going.

SOLUTION:
Not similar

