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: US offshore oil drilling
 Argument: Offshore drilling is very valuable to the US economy.

SOLUTION: in favor

PROBLEM: Topic: Cellulosic ethanol
 Argument: Cellulosic ethanol can generate good-paying jobs.

SOLUTION: in favor

PROBLEM: Topic: Ending US sanctions on Cuba
 Argument: Sanctioning Cuba is appropriate punishment for its flouting the UN.

SOLUTION:
against