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: 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.

A: Not similar
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Q: Sent1: You can't get much worse than a death penalty.
 Sent2: I guess the question begs to be asked to my friends on the left is If life in prisonment is so much worse then the death penalty why do you think most prisoners on death row would choose that option?

A: Similar
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Q: Sent1: Yeah, including the human judgment that says that the death penalty is wrong.
 Sent2: Justice is applying a penalty or punishment for a wrong deed done.

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Not similar
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