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: Charter schools
 Argument: Charter schools promote teacher independence and character.

Answer: in favor


Question: Topic: Bush economic stimulus plan
 Argument: Recessions are necessary and should not be avoided by stimulus.

Answer: against


Question: Topic: Health insurance cooperatives
 Argument: Co-ops lack scale to negotiate prices of drugs, services.

Answer:
against