instruction:
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".
question:
topic: Medical marijuana dispensaries
argument: That marijuana is herbal does not mean it is safe
answer:
against


question:
topic: DC handgun ban
argument: Alternative measures can be taken in place of a ban to stem crime and murder.
answer:
against


question:
topic: Tibet independence
argument: The right to self-determination must be offered sparingly to avoid international instability.
answer:

against