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.

Sent1: Death penalty should be allowed as it deters people from committing serious crimes such as murder.
 Sent2: Death penalty are given to those who have comitted a very serious crime.
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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.
Similar

Sent1: I'm pro-death penalty because there is no atonement for murder.
 Sent2: I am pro-death penalty even though I conceed that every study I have seen suggests it does absolutely nothing to deter capitol crimes.

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