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". 

[Q]: Topic: Assault weapons ban in the United States
 Argument: There are adequate alternatives to assault weapons for self-defense.
[A]: in favor


[Q]: Topic: Merit pay for teachers
 Argument: Past examples of merit pay for teachers have failed.
[A]: against


[Q]: Topic: Single-payer universal health care
 Argument: Most uninsured simply can't afford it; it's not a choice.
[A]:
against