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.

Q: Sent1: The fact remains that life in prison is cheaper than sentencing one to the death penalty.
 Sent2: So your argument is that if the death penalty was cheaper than life in prison it would have the advantage of being cheaper than life in prison.

A: Similar
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Q: Sent1: States without the death penalty have fared BETTER in reducing their murder rates than states with the death penalty.
 Sent2: In the United States, states without the death penalty has consistently lower murder rates.

A: Similar
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Q: Sent1: Well I think that if someone commits a crime worthy of the death penalty they should get a sentence for life that way they can't be a repeat offender.
 Sent2: if someone commits any crime, then they are a criminal by definition and should die.

A:
Not similar
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