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: Big government
 Argument: European-style big governments foster more stable societies.
answer:
in favor


question:
Topic: Mine Ban Treaty (Ottawa Treaty)
 Argument: Efforts to clear landmines should be improved, instead banning them.
answer:
against


question:
Topic: Year-round school
 Argument: Changing to year-round schooling has significant costs.
answer:

against