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".
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Question: topic: Gay marriage
argument: Acceptance of gay marriage should not be imposed on citizens

Answer: against


Question: topic: Solar energy
argument: Solar electricity cannot significantly reduce dependencies on oil.

Answer: against


Question: topic: European missile defense
argument: Missile defense systems are becoming effective and reliable

Answer:
in favor