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". 
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Question: Topic: Natural gas
 Argument: Natural gas will lower fossil fuel prices and increase consumption.

Answer: in favor


Question: Topic: Mine Ban Treaty (Ottawa Treaty)
 Argument: Geneva Conventions regulates use of landmines; ban is excessive.

Answer: against


Question: Topic: Should Hugo Chávez focus on the private sector more than social spending?
 Argument: Private farming will make the food problem even worse.

Answer:
against