instruction:
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". 
question:
Topic: Assassination of a Dictator
 Argument: Assassinations breed destabilizing counter-assassination attempts.
answer:
against


question:
Topic: Death penalty
 Argument: Capital punishment wastes time and energy and burdens courts.
answer:
against


question:
Topic: Trans fat ban
 Argument: Govt should protect consumers when consumers aren't fully informed.
answer:

in favor