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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: The jury sees partially false evidence which has been biased by a lawyer and the emotions of the family members, and then convicts an innocent person and sentence him to death.
 Sent2: A life sentence can be reversed if th convicted individual is later found innocent by new evidence.
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Not similar


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Sent1: I support the death penalty, but feel there needs to be a better system of checks and balances to ensure each individual gets a fair trial using all evidentiary methods available.
 Sent2: There shouldn't be a death penalty it isn't fair.
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Not similar


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Sent1: But the statistics don't support the idea that the death penalty is any more effective as a detterent than is a life sentence.
 Sent2: Statistics show that capital punishment is no more of a deterrent than life without parole so I fail to see your arguement about society needing capital punishment.
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