instruction:
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". 
question:
Topic: 2009 US economic stimulus
 Argument: 2009 US stimulus won't generate consumer confidence.
answer:
against


question:
Topic: South Ossetia independence
 Argument: The Ossetian people have a divided, non-contiguous history.
answer:
neutral


question:
Topic: Tidal energy
 Argument: Tidal turbines can kill marine wildlife.
answer:

against