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: Assault weapons ban in the United States
 Argument: There are adequate alternatives to assault weapons for self-defense.

Answer: in favor


Question: Topic: Funding for space exploration
 Argument: Manned missions force space-craft to have greater weight-bearing capacities for rocks.

Answer: neutral


Question: Topic: Death penalty
 Argument: Capital punishment wastes time and energy and burdens courts.

Answer:
against