TASK DEFINITION: You will be given a topic and an argument. Decide the argument's stance towards that topic. The argument's stance is in favor or against the topic. If the argument supports that topic, answer with "in favor"; otherwise, if the argument opposes the topic, answer with "against".
PROBLEM: topic: Right to bear arms in the US
argument: Historically, many US citizens could not serve in the militia but required guns

SOLUTION: in favor

PROBLEM: topic: Enhanced interrogation techniques
argument: Torture to save lives has a substantial body of support among publics:

SOLUTION: in favor

PROBLEM: topic: Gays in the US military
argument: Most members of US military support ban on gays

SOLUTION:
against