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 personally think state governments should not be able to grant marriages and should only be able to grant civil unions to everyone.
 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.

SOLUTION: Not similar

PROBLEM: Sent1: Marriages are for the Church to decide, Congress have no power to pass a legislation forcing religious institutions about marriage.
 Sent2: Also, marriage is not just a religious institution (especially to those who choose to marry, who are not religious), and the common law requires no particular ceremony to validate the celebration of marriage.

SOLUTION: Similar

PROBLEM: Sent1: Now outside of this country things are very different I know, but I still don't think gay marriage is going to significantly impact this.
 Sent2: I also think moving from state to state for gays would become more of an economical issue than because of other reasons (i.e. like what that state has to offer it's residents).

SOLUTION:
Not similar

