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: Death penalty
 Argument: Capital punishment has a deterrent effect on criminal activities.

Answer: in favor


Question: Topic: Algae biofuel
 Argument: Algae from coal ties the biofuel to fossil fuels.

Answer: neutral


Question: Topic: Election of judges
 Argument: Impossible to avoid big-money influence in judicial elections.

Answer:
against