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: Ban on laser pointers
 Argument: Business people use lasers to give presentations.

SOLUTION: against

PROBLEM: Topic: Merit pay for teachers
 Argument: Past examples of merit pay for teachers have failed.

SOLUTION: against

PROBLEM: Topic: Ground zero mosque
 Argument: Ground zero mosque has angered and offended many New Yorkers.

SOLUTION:
against