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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: DNA technology could be required for the death penalty making it far less likely that an innocent is sentenced to death.
 Sent2: My argument makes it clear that innocent people need not be sentenced to death in order for the death penalty to be unjust.
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Not similar


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Sent1: The death penalty is an effective deterrent when used properly.
 Sent2: These two statistics show that the justice system is too imperfect for capital punishment to be used effectively.
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Not similar


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Sent1: If you accept vengeance as a reason for punishment then I understand why you would support the death penalty.
 Sent2: Since some of you seem to oppose the death penalty for one reason or another, and since I support it, we stand at an impass on this situation.
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Not similar