TASK DEFINITION: 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". 
PROBLEM: Topic: Assault weapons ban in the United States
 Argument: There are adequate alternatives to assault weapons for self-defense.

SOLUTION: in favor

PROBLEM: Topic: Kyoto Protocol
 Argument: It is unimportant for the US to join Kyoto now.

SOLUTION: against

PROBLEM: Topic: UN Security Council veto
 Argument: P-5 veto encourages strongest states to work inside not outside the system.

SOLUTION:
in favor