TASK DEFINITION: Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". 
PROBLEM: Topic: Gene patents
 Argument: Gene patents help drive major economic breakthroughs.

SOLUTION: in favor

PROBLEM: Topic: Funding for space exploration
 Argument: Private markets are better suited to invest in space exploration.

SOLUTION: neutral

PROBLEM: Topic: Israeli settlements
 Argument: Israeli settlements impede creation of Palestinian state.

SOLUTION:
against