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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 truth is that the Death Penalty punishes those who have convicted a crime of extreme severity, not any criminal who commits a crime.
 Sent2: if someone commits any crime, then they are a criminal by definition and should die.
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Not similar


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Sent1: but yes only in extreme cases, and only if we can prove the person is guilty without a doubt.
 Sent2: I think the death penalty should only be used in extreme cases where the accused is, without a doubt, guilty.
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Similar


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Sent1: So all in all I believe in the death penalty.
 Sent2: Well, since I believe in that there are crimes and criminals deserving of the death penalty, "tookies" execution served justice in my book.
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Similar