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: The thing is, without the death penalty there is absolutely no deterrent from committing heinous crimes.
 Sent2: Death penalty are given to those who have comitted a very serious crime.

SOLUTION: Not similar

PROBLEM: Sent1: some of the innocent people that have been executed in the
 Sent2: My argument is that innocent people have been killed by the death penalty.

SOLUTION: Similar

PROBLEM: Sent1: If you accept vengeance as a reason for punishment then I understand why you would support the death penalty.
 Sent2: You can attempt say I'm being illogical, but you have yet to explain why the death penalty is preferable to imprisonment.

SOLUTION:
Not similar