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". 
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Question: Topic: Assault weapons ban in the United States
 Argument: There are adequate alternatives to assault weapons for self-defense.

Answer: in favor


Question: Topic: 2009 US economic stimulus
 Argument: Majority of economists believe government can stimulate economy.

Answer: in favor


Question: Topic: Child beauty pageants
 Argument: Pageants based on bad idea of children being better than others.

Answer:
against