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We would like you to assess the QUALITY of each of the following argument (discussing Death Penalty) and determine if the argument is Valid or Invalid. A valid argument is clearly interpretable and either expresses an argument, or a premise or a conclusion that can be used in an argument for the topic of death penalty. An invalid argument is a phrase that cannot be interpreted as an argument or not on the topic of death penalty.
question:
We need to be consistent with ourselves in order to survive.
answer:
Invalid


question:
Like everyone, I morn Laci Peterson's passing, but I am opposed to the death penalty for many reasons.
answer:
Valid


question:
My point was that there are ways of dealing with violent criminals, murderers even, without executing them.
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Valid