TASK DEFINITION: We would like you to classify each of the following sets of argument pairs (discussing Death Penalty)  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 capital punishment works (deterrent), why do we have such a high murder rate per capita?
 Sent2: In addition, it is evident that the death penalty does not deter murder rates.

SOLUTION: Similar

PROBLEM: Sent1: Also, Texas has executed persons who were, in fact, innocent.
 Sent2: If one person was excecuted when he was innocent than thats hundreds too many.

SOLUTION: Similar

PROBLEM: Sent1: I have evidence that says that innocent people are convicted of crimes.
 Sent2: I agree that the people who are killed are mostly innocent people and that those killed by the death penalty are almost certainly guilty of the crime.

SOLUTION:
Similar