instruction:
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". 
question:
Topic: Infant male circumcision
 Argument: Parents have a right to circumcise their children.
answer:
in favor


question:
Topic: Carbon emissions trading
 Argument: Emissions trading encourages investments in best technologies.
answer:
in favor


question:
Topic: EU elected president
 Argument: Electing an EU president directly will increase accountability.
answer:

in favor