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 death penalty is in place to prevent further crimes, not to please the victim's family.
 Sent2: The death of a criminal prevents him from committing any further crimes.

SOLUTION: Similar

PROBLEM: Sent1: Living in jail for life costs less money then the death penalty.
 Sent2: Life and death decisions should NOT be based on money.

SOLUTION: Not similar

PROBLEM: Sent1: 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.
 Sent2: In the United States, states without the death penalty has consistently lower murder rates.

SOLUTION:
Similar

