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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.
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Sent1: The reasons given most often for supporting the death penalty are emotional reasons of retribution for the heinous acts of the criminal.
 Sent2: If you accept vengeance as a reason for punishment then I understand why you would support the death penalty.
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Similar


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Sent1: I am "for" capital punishment... but if a criminal shows a desire for death over a life sentence, I prefer to be sadistic.
 Sent2: I would prefer to live in a society where no death penalty was handed out cause there was no crime.
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Not similar


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Sent1: Besides I'm not saying we should apply the death penalty in all instances of murder for example.
 Sent2: Depending on that state's laws, if you're going to apply the death penalty, I find the death penalty appropriately applied to this case.
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Not similar