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: Trying 9/11 terror suspects in NYC courts
 Argument: Terrorist suspects are particularly dangerous to guards.

SOLUTION: against

PROBLEM: Topic: Republika Srpska secession from Bosnia and Herzegovina
 Argument: Bosnian Serbs fought legitimately in Bosnian civil war.

SOLUTION: in favor

PROBLEM: Topic: Vegetarianism
 Argument: Eating meat is bad for both animals and for humans; simple ethics.

SOLUTION:
in favor