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.

Q: claim: The United States should maintain its embargo against Cuba.
 perspective: Sanctions are not working

A: undermine
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Q: claim: Ghana’s ban on smoking in public places is a model for Africa.
 perspective: Banning smoking is not something that's necessary.

A: undermine
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Q: claim: Gay marriage should be legal.
 perspective: Same-sex couples should have access to the same benefits enjoyed by heterosexual married couples. 

A:
support
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