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


question:
Topic: Bailout of US automakers
 Argument: US has successfully aided autos before; can do it again.
answer:
in favor


question:
Topic: Superdelegates
 Argument: The US superdelegate system is undemocratic.
answer:

against