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: Colonization of the Moon
 Argument: Moonbase advances knowledge of human viability on alien planets.

SOLUTION: in favor

PROBLEM: Topic: Ban on laser pointers
 Argument: Business people use lasers to give presentations.

SOLUTION: against

PROBLEM: Topic: 2010 US bank tax
 Argument: Bank tax will help reduce large US deficit.

SOLUTION:
in favor