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: Gene patents
 Argument: Gene patents help drive major economic breakthroughs.

SOLUTION: in favor

PROBLEM: Topic: Ending US sanctions on Cuba
 Argument: Sanctions violate the principle of just war.

SOLUTION: in favor

PROBLEM: Topic: Geoengineering, iron fertilization of algae blooms
 Argument: Global warming grows phytoplankton; growing more is reckless.

SOLUTION:
against