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". 

Topic: Assault weapons ban in the United States
 Argument: The Supreme Court has affirmed the individual right to bear arms.
against

Topic: Funding transparency for TV issue ads in elections
 Argument: Anonymity is essential to free speech in modern democracy.
against

Topic: Military recruiting in public schools
 Argument: Military recruiters are the nation's first line of defense.

in favor