You will be given a topic and an argument. Decide the argument's stance towards that topic. The argument's stance is in favor or against the topic. If the argument supports that topic, answer with "in favor"; otherwise, if the argument opposes the topic, answer with "against".

[Q]: topic: Public health insurance option
argument: There are not enough votes to pass a public insurance plan.
[A]: against


[Q]: topic: Bush economic stimulus plan
argument: Tax Rate Cuts, Not Tax Rebates, Stimulate the Economy
[A]: against


[Q]: topic: Israeli raid on Gaza flotilla
argument: Israeli raid in international waters violates i-law
[A]:
against