TASK DEFINITION: We would like you to classify each of the following sets of argument pairs (discussing Gun Control)  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: Countries that ban guns or implement stricter laws concerning firearms have lower crime rates.
 Sent2: The reality is that in developed nations with stricter gun laws than the US there are less outlaws owning and using guns.

SOLUTION: Similar

PROBLEM: Sent1: It involved a ban of guns within a certain proximity to schools.
 Sent2: Well, not all colleges are government institutions and our government has traditionally banned guns from certain locations not in violation of the 2nd amendment.

SOLUTION: Not similar

PROBLEM: Sent1: I believe in gun control (and wrote this piece to satirize pro-gunners) because I hate guns and want to see them all banned, which is why I own guns and also enjoy reading firearms-related literature.
 Sent2: Of course if a hate groups such as the gun haters want to ban a right they will claim this!

SOLUTION:
Not similar