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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: So how about we stop a penalty that has executed innocents?
 Sent2: If we execute death penalty, we will not be better than murderers.
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Sent1: If capital punishment works (deterrent), why do we have such a high murder rate per capita?
 Sent2: The murder rate for the state of New York, a state without the death penalty has increased this year with a higher rate of murder than it was in 2009.
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Sent1: Because we are all potential victims of violent crime, and I believe that there are violent crimes deserving of 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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