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: There are many reasons the death penalty should be abolished.
 Sent2: Is it reason to do away with the death penalty?

SOLUTION: Not similar

PROBLEM: Sent1: abortion does not qualify as state murder like the death penalty.
 Sent2: Comparable countries without the death penalty have fewer murders then Texas.

SOLUTION: Not similar

PROBLEM: Sent1: The question is should the death penalty be allowed as a form of punishment.
 Sent2: The problem with capital punishment, however, is that it is permanent.

SOLUTION:
Not similar

