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: I believe there are certain crimes where the death penalty is an acceptable punishment.
 Sent2: I firmly believe that some crimes and criminals are deserving of death.

SOLUTION: Similar

PROBLEM: Sent1: I think that criminals view the death penalty as worse than life imprisonment and worse than temporary solitary confinement within life imprisonment - at least given the conditions in American prisons.
 Sent2: I think it could be proven that putting somebody in prison for life whent ehy have requested the death penalty is cruel and unusual punishment.

SOLUTION: Not similar

PROBLEM: Sent1: Not to mention that the death penalty is more costly than simple life in prison in both money and time.
 Sent2: First, it is more expensive than sentencing someone to life in prison.

SOLUTION:
Similar