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: Assault weapons ban in the United States
 Argument: The 1994 US assault weapons ban significantly decreased use.

SOLUTION: in favor

PROBLEM: Topic: South Ossetia independence
 Argument: Georgia has a right to maintain its internal sovereign integrity.

SOLUTION: in favor

PROBLEM: Topic: Kangaroo culling in Australia
 Argument: Kangaroos are the cause of costly car accidents.

SOLUTION:
in favor