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: The crime rate was higher after the death penalty than before it.
 Sent2: In the time that the death penalty was performed on a regular basis, the crime rate in society was at a lower level.

SOLUTION: Similar

PROBLEM: Sent1: So what does he have to do with a debate like this about murderers and the death penalty?
 Sent2: C: The main CON argument against capital punishment is that he should have second chance.

SOLUTION: Not similar

PROBLEM: Sent1: If you read my arguments clearly you would understand that i said capital punishment if used more often will deter crime.
 Sent2: That comment implies that you see the death penalty as a deterrent.

SOLUTION:
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