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: US offshore oil drilling
 Argument: US offshore drilling would hardly lower global oil prices.

SOLUTION: against

PROBLEM: Topic: Israeli military assault in Gaza
 Argument: Defeating Hamas is key to long-term Israeli/Palestinian solution.

SOLUTION: in favor

PROBLEM: Topic: Crime cameras
 Argument: Crime cameras lead to slippery slope of Big Brother surveillance.

SOLUTION:
against