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: Ban on laser pointers
 Argument: Laser pointers are in popular demand.

Answer: against


Question: Topic: Gene patents
 Argument: Gene patents help drive major economic breakthroughs.

Answer: in favor


Question: Topic: Assault weapons ban in the United States
 Argument: Semi-automatic weapons has not decimated animal populations.

Answer:
against