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".

Q: topic: DC handgun ban
argument: The implications of the DC handgun ban are not supported nationwide.

A: against
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Q: topic: Bullfighting
argument: Bullfighting is not that big of a tourist draw.

A: against
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Q: topic: Election of judges
argument: Judicial elections need not be designed as partisan.

A:
in favor
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