In this task you will be given a claim and a perspective. You should determine whether that perspective supports or undermines the claim. If the perspective could possibly convince someone with different view, it is supporting, otherwise it is undermining.
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Question: claim: Same sex relationships should have the same legal status as heterosexual relationships under EU law.
 perspective: Gay marriage will not be a positive boost to the institution of marriage.

Answer: undermine


Question: claim: Pay state school teachers based on merit.
 perspective: It will give teachers an incentive to improve their teaching.

Answer: support


Question: claim: Downloading music without permission is morally equivalent to theft.
 perspective: A legal transaction is the only way to achieve free exchange of value

Answer:
support